Kinase Inhibitors

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to certain 4-(substituted aniline)-2-(substituted piperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-carboxamide compounds which may be useful in the treatment or prevention of a disease or medical condition mediated through signalling of CaMK1 isoforms. For example, such compounds and salts thereof may be useful in the treatment or prevention of a number of different cancers, metabolic diseases including type-2 diabetes, and/or immune-mediated disorders.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to compounds. More specifically, the inventionrelates to compounds useful as inhibitors of calmodulin dependentkinases of the CaMK1 family (comprising CaMK1A (CaMK1), CaMK1B (PNCK),CaMK1D (CKLIK) and/or CaMK1G). Specifically, inhibitors of CaMK1A(CaMK1), CaMK1B (PNCK), CaMK1D (CKLIK) and/or CaMK1G are contemplated bythe invention. In addition the invention contemplates pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising the compounds, processes to prepare thecompounds and uses of the compounds.

BACKGROUND

The CaMK1 family kinases play a key role in the propagation of cellularcalcium signaling to regulate cellular processes including transcriptionactivator activity, cell cycle, hormone production, celldifferentiation, actin filament organization and calcium-mediatedgranulocyte function including respiratory burst. CaMK1 signaling isconsequently implicated in a range of human diseases including cancer,diabetes and inflammatory conditions.

The CaMK1 family of kinases may be activated by severalcalcium-dependent mechanisms. For example, under normal conditionsCaMK1D signalling is controlled by at least two mechanisms; (1) acalcium/calmodulin complex activates the upstream CaMKK2 kinase,resulting in phosphorylation of the CaMK1 D activation loop, whereby theprotein assumes a basal kinase activity even in the absence ofcalcium/calmodulin, (2) calcium/calmodulin can also directly activateCaMK1D, forming a complex that further increases the catalytic activityof the enzyme. Active CaMK1 D directly or indirectly controls theactivation of downstream proteins, including the transcription factorsCREB and AFT1, and the transcription regulator CDK9. Activation of otherCAMK1 family members also results in activation of CREB and AFT1, aswell as other proteins involved in transcriptional regulation includingeIF4G3/eIF4GII.

Aberrant over-expression of CaMK1 D has been implicated in tumourinitiation and progression in patients suffering from a range ofcancers, in particular breast cancer. CaMK1B and CaMK1D expression hasbeen implicated in mediating resistance to established breast cancerchemotherapeutics targeting ERBB2 (HER2) signaling in HER2-positivebreast cancer. Examples of such therapies include trastuzumab(Herceptin™) and lapatinib (Tykerb/Tyverb™).

Activating polymorphisms in the CaMK1D gene loci have been linked totype-2 diabetes in multiple genome-wide association studies. The mosthighly-validated polymorph results in increased transcriptional enhanceractivity when introduced into hepatocytes and siRNA experimentsdemonstrate that reduction of CaMK1D expression in hepatocytes leads toaltered CRCT2 signalling and increased glycogen formation in the absenceof insulin exposure.

AIMS OF THE INVENTION

It is an aim of certain embodiments of this invention to providecompounds that exhibit enhanced activity for inhibition of the family ofCaMK1 kinases relative to prior art compounds.

It is an aim of certain embodiments of this invention to providecompounds that exhibit enhanced activity for inhibition of the family ofCaMK1 kinases relative to prior art compounds, and improved selectivityfor inhibition CaMK1 family kinases relative to non-CaMK1 familykinases, in particular with respect to inhibition of spleen tyrosinekinase (SYK).

A particular aim of certain embodiments of this invention is to providecompounds that exhibit enhanced activity for inhibition of CaMK1 Dkinases relative to prior art compounds.

Another particular aim of certain embodiments of this invention is toprovide compounds that exhibit enhanced activity for inhibition ofCaMK1D kinases relative to prior art compounds, and improved selectivityfor inhibition CaMK1 D kinases relative to non-CaMK1 family kinases, inparticular with respect to inhibition of SYK kinase.

Certain embodiments of the present invention satisfy some or all of theabove aims.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a compoundof Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein:

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₃ alkyl, C₁₋₃haloalkyl, halo, —OR², —NR²R², C₃ cycloalkyl and C3 halocycloalkyl;

-   -   each R² is independently selected from the group consisting of:        H, C₁₋₃ alkyl and C₁₋₃ haloalkyl;

each R³ is independently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₃ haloalkyl, halo, —OR², —NR²R², C₃ cycloalkyl and C₃halocycloalkyl;

n is 1 or 2;

m is 0 to 3;

W is

and X is

or W is

and X is

or W is

and X is

or W is

and X is

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of: C₃₋₆ alkyl, C₃₋₆heteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl wherein(i) the carbon atom beta to the ring to which the alkene is bonded iscis-substituted with carbon; and (ii) the carbon atom alpha to the ringto which the alkene is bonded substituted with carbon, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl,heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S,—NR^(B1a)R^(B2a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —C(O)-(4-to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partially saturated monocyclicor fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring system including1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B2a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B2a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SO₂R^(B2a) and —S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a);

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O orS, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, —O-aryl, —O-heteroaryl, halo,—OR^(B2a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B2a), —CN, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a),—C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B2a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B2a), —S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a) and—C(O)OR^(B2a);

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O orS, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, —O-aryl, —O-heteroaryl, halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)), —SR^(B3a), —CN,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B2a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B2a), —S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a) and—C(O)OR^(B2a)

-   -   wherein R^(B1a) is selected from the group consisting of: C₃₋₄        alkyl, C₃₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₃₋₄ haloalkyl, C₃₋₄ haloheteroalkyl,        C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 12-membered        non-aromatic saturated or partially saturated monocyclic or        fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring system        including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S;    -   wherein R^(B2a) is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄        alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloheteroalkyl,        C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 12-membered        non-aromatic saturated or partially saturated monocyclic or        fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring system        including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S;    -   wherein R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of: H,        C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₁₋₄        haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4-        to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partially saturated        monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic        ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O        or S;        -   wherein the C₃₋₄ alkyl, C₃₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₃₋₄ haloalkyl,            C₃₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₁-4 alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄            haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl            C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl and 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated            or partially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or            spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3            heteroatoms selected from N, O or S can be optionally            substituted with C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄            haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl            C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3            heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl),            —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,            —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃            alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂;    -   wherein in the specific groups —NR^(B1a)R^(B2a),        —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),        —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),        —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) the        pairs R^(B1a)/R^(B2a), R^(B3a)/R^(B3a) and R^(B2a)/R^(B2a),        together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, can        form a 4- to 12-membered monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro        bicyclic ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms        selected from N, O or S;

or wherein R⁴ is C₁₋₆ alkyl or C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl and R⁶ is—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), wherein the terminal R^(B2a) is absent and R⁴ andR⁶ are joined via the carbonyl carbon, so that, together with the carbonatoms to which they are bonded, R⁴ and R⁶ form a 5- or 6-membered ring;

or wherein R⁵ is —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and R⁶ is —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)),wherein the terminal R^(B3a) of —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)) is absent and oneR^(B3a) of —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) is absent and R⁵ and R⁶ are joined via theimine nitrogen atom, so that, together with the carbon atoms to whichthey are bonded, R⁵ and R⁶ form a 5-membered ring;

provided that, when R⁴ is aryl or heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and R⁵ is absent or H, one or bothof the following is true: (i) the aryl or heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S is ortho-substituted with an R^(sub)moiety; or (ii) R⁶ is not H; wherein each of the aforementioned C₃₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₃₋₆ heteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl,C₃₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₁₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl,C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkenyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromaticsaturated or partially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spirobicyclic heterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S and C₂₋₆ alkynyl can be optionally substitutedwith 1, 2 or 3 R^(sub) moieties, wherein each R^(sub) moiety isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1,2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O,—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a).

According to a second aspect, the present invention provides a compoundfor use in the treatment of a condition treatable by modulating orinhibiting CaMK1 family kinases, the compound being a compound ofFormula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as defined inthe first aspect.

According to a third aspect, the present invention provides a method oftreating conditions modulated by CaMK1 family kinases, the methodcomprising administering to a subject in need of treatment atherapeutically beneficial amount of a compound of Formula I or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as defined in the first aspect.

The invention provides compounds capable of inhibiting CaMK1 familysignaling, specifically by inhibition of CaMK1A, CaMK1B, CaMK1D and/orCaMK1G kinase activity.

In an embodiment, the compounds of the invention exhibit enhancedactivity for inhibition of the family of CaMK1 kinases relative to priorart compounds and improved selectivity for inhibition CaMK1 familykinases relative to non-CaMK1 family kinases, in particular with respectto inhibition of SYK kinase.

In an embodiment, the compounds of the invention exhibit enhancedactivity for inhibition of CaMK1 D kinases relative to prior artcompounds.

In an embodiment, the compounds of the invention exhibit enhancedactivity for inhibition of CaMK1D kinases relative to prior artcompounds and improved selectivity for inhibition CaMK1D kinasesrelative to non-CaMK1 family kinases, in particular with respect toinhibition of SYK kinase.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a pharmaceuticalformulation comprising a compound of the invention, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a compound of theinvention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use as amedicament.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method ofsynthesising a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.

In another aspect, the present invention provides novel intermediates asdefined herein which are suitable for use in any one of the syntheticmethods as set out herein.

SUMMARY OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1—Results from the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) after acuteand chronic (14 day) dosing as described in Example 143. A: Glucose andInsulin AUC (baseline) from OGTT following single dose, B: Glucose andInsulin AUC (baseline from B2) from OGTT following 14 days dosing.Significant differences are denoted by *p<0.05, **p<0.01 and ***p<0.001.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following embodiments are generally applicable to all aspects of theinvention. Preferred, suitable, and optional features of any oneparticular aspect of the present invention are also preferred, suitable,and optional features of any other aspect.

In an embodiment, R¹ is H.

In an embodiment, R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₃ haloalkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² is selectedfrom the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably, R² isselected from the group consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₃alkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² is selected from the groupconsisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably, R² is selected from thegroup consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₃alkyl, F, Cl, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² is selected from the groupconsisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably, R² is selected from thegroup consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: Me, F,Cl, —OH and —NH₂.

In an embodiment, m is 0 or 1.

In an embodiment, R³ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₃alkyl, C₁₋₃ haloalkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² is selectedfrom the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably, R² isselected from the group consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, R³ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₃alkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² is selected from the groupconsisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably, R² is selected from thegroup consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, R³ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₃alkyl, F, Cl, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² is selected from the groupconsisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably, R² is selected from thegroup consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, R³ is selected from the group consisting of: Me, F,Cl, —OH and —NH₂.

In a preferred embodiment, m is 0 (i.e. R³ is absent).

In an embodiment, n is 2. In a preferred embodiment, n is 1.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 1 and R¹ is H.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 1 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₃ alkyl, C₁₋₃ haloalkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R².Preferably, R² is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃alkyl. More preferably, R² is selected from the group consisting of Hand Me.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 1 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₃ alkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² isselected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably,R² is selected from the group consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 1 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₃ alkyl, F, Cl, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² isselected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably,R² is selected from the group consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 1 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: Me, F, Cl, —OH and —NH₂.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 2 and R¹ is H.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 2 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₃ alkyl, C₁₋₃ haloalkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R².Preferably, R² is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃alkyl. More preferably, R² is selected from the group consisting of Hand Me.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 2 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₃ alkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² isselected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably,R² is selected from the group consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 2 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₃ alkyl, F, Cl, —OR² and —NR²R². Preferably, R² isselected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. More preferably,R² is selected from the group consisting of H and Me.

In an embodiment, m is 0, n is 2 and R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of: Me, F, Cl, —OH and —NH₂.

Compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the natureor sequence of bonding of their atoms or the arrangement of their atomsin space are termed “isomers”. Isomers that differ in the arrangement oftheir atoms in space are termed “stereoisomers”. Stereoisomers that arenot mirror images of one another are termed “diastereomers” and thosethat are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are termed“enantiomers”. When a compound has an asymmetric centre, for example, itis bonded to four different groups, a pair of enantiomers is possible.An enantiomer can be characterized by the absolute configuration of itsasymmetric centre and is described by the R- and S-sequencing rules ofCahn and Prelog, or by the manner in which the molecule rotates theplane of polarized light and designated as dextrorotatory orlevorotatory (i.e., as (+) or (−)-isomers respectively). A chiralcompound can exist as either individual enantiomer or as a mixturethereof. A mixture containing equal proportions of the enantiomers iscalled a “racemic mixture”. Where a compound of the invention has two ormore stereo centres any combination of (R) and (S) stereoisomers iscontemplated. The combination of (R) and (S) stereoisomers may result ina diastereomeric mixture or a single diastereoisomer. The compounds ofthe invention may be present as a single stereoisomer or may be mixturesof stereoisomers, for example racemic mixtures and other enantiomericmixtures, and diasteroemeric mixtures. Where the mixture is a mixture ofenantiomers the enantiomeric excess may be any of those disclosed above.Where the compound is a single stereoisomer the compounds may stillcontain other diasteroisomers or enantiomers as impurities. Hence asingle stereoisomer does not necessarily have an enantiomeric excess(e.e.) or diastereomeric excess (d.e.) of 100% but could have an e.e. ord.e. of about at least 85%.

The compounds of this invention may possess one or more asymmetriccentres; such compounds can therefore be produced as individual (R)- or(S)-stereoisomers or as mixtures thereof. Unless indicated otherwise,the description or naming of a particular compound in the specificationand claims is intended to include both individual enantiomers andmixtures, racemic or otherwise, thereof. The methods for thedetermination of stereochemistry and the separation of stereoisomers arewell-known in the art (see discussion in Chapter 4 of “Advanced OrganicChemistry”, 4th edition J. March, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2001),for example by synthesis from optically active starting materials or byresolution of a racemic form. Some of the compounds of the invention mayhave geometric isomeric centres (E- and Z-isomers). It is to beunderstood that the present invention encompasses all optical,diastereoisomers and geometric isomers and mixtures thereof that possessthe desired activity.

In an embodiment, the compound of Formula I is represented by Formula IIbelow, in which the carbon atoms depicted by the * are in theR-configuration or the S-configuration:

In a preferred embodiment, the compound of Formula I is represented byFormula IIA below, in which the carbon atom depicted by the * is in theR-configuration or the S-configuration:

In an embodiment, the compound of Formula II has a structure of FormulaIIB, IIC, IID or IIE:

The following embodiments are applicable to compounds having a structureaccording to any of Formulae I, II, IIA, IIB, IIC, IIC, IID or IIE asdefined above:

In an embodiment, W is

and X is

such that the compound has the Formula IIIA:

In an embodiment, W is

and X is

such that the compound has the Formula IIIB:

In an embodiment, W is

and X is

such that the compound has the Formula IIIC:

In an embodiment, W is

and X is

such that the compound has the Formula IIID:

R⁴;

In an embodiment, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of: C₃₋₆alkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl wherein (i) the carbon atom beta tothe ring to which the alkene is bonded is cis-substituted with carbon;and (ii) the carbon atom alpha to the ring to which the alkene is bondedsubstituted with carbon, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a),—C(O)-(4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partially saturatedmonocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring systemincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B2a) and —S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a). whereinthe R^(B2a) and R^(B3a) groups are as defined in the first aspect; andwherein each of the aforementioned C₃₋₆ alkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆alkenyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O orS, aryl, heteroaryl and 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated orpartially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclicheterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected fromN, O or S can be optionally substituted as per the first aspect.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl).Preferably R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of iso-propyl andt-butyl. Optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl groups are selectedfrom the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a) Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CNand —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Most preferably, the optional substituents forthe C₃₋₆ alkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a) and —CN. In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partiallysaturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclicring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S. Inan embodiment, each R^(B2a) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁ and C₂ alkyl. Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyland C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: —OH,—O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, wherein the R^(B2a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring A is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl groupsinclude: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, —OH, —O(C₁₋₃alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, —OH,—O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl) and ═O.Exemplary structures include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl (e.g. C₃ cycloalkyl, C₄cycloalkyl, C₅ cycloalkyl or C₆ cycloalkyl). Optional substituents forthe C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group are selected from the group consisting of:C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group areselected from the group consisting of: halo, —OR^(B3a) and —CN. In anembodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. The substituent can be bonded to any atom ofthe C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl moiety, including the atom that bonds the C₃₋₆cycloalkyl group to the remainder of the compound. Exemplary C₃₋₆cycloalkyl groups include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂R^(B2a), wherein R^(B2a) is C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g.C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), wherein each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl andC₁₋₄ heteroalkyl. In an embodiment, each R^(B3a) is independentlyselected from the group consisting of: H and C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃or C₄) alkyl. Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), wherein each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl wherein the R^(B3a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, can form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring B is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

In an embodiment, each R^(B3a) is independently C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂,C₃ or C₄) alkyl. Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. In an embodiment,

is selected from the group consisting of:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is aryl or heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S. Optional substituents for the arylor heteroaryl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O orS, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, Oor S, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moietyare selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl,C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a),—C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a). More preferably, the optionalsubstituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moiety are selected from thegroup consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl), C₁₋₆haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl, such as CF₃), halo and—OR^(B3a) (e.g. —O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, such as —O—CH₃, or —O—C₁₋₄ haloalkyl,such as —O—CF₃).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is a C₃₋₆ alkenyl moiety wherein (i) the carbonatom beta to the ring to which the alkene is bonded is cis-substitutedwith carbon; and (ii) the carbon atom alpha to the ring to which thealkene is bonded substituted with carbon. Preferably, R⁴ is a C₃₋₄alkenyl moiety. Exemplary C₃₋₆ alkenyl moieties include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1,2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S. The 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl may be joined to the remainder of the molecule via acarbon atom or via a heteroatom. Optional substituents for the 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl are selected from the group consisting of:C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O orS, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, Oor S, halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a), and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a), and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: aryl, ═O,—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and —C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selectedfrom the group consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆cycloalkyl. Exemplary structures include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is a —C(O)-(4- to 12-membered non-aromaticsaturated or partially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spirobicyclic heterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S). Optional substituents for this moiety areselected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Preferably, optional substituents for this moietyare selected from the group consisting of: aryl, heteroaryl including 1,2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optional substituents forthis moiety are selected from the group consisting of: aryl, heteroarylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and —OR^(B3a).In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of H,C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, preferably C₁₋₄ alkyl.Exemplary R⁴ moieties include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a) wherein R^(B3a) isselected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl,and R^(B2a) is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl andC₁₋₄ haloalkyl. Preferably, R^(B3a) is selected from the groupconsisting of: H and C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl).Preferably, R^(B3a) is C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), wherein R^(B3a) isselected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl andC₁₋₄ haloalkyl, and R^(B2a) is selected from the group consisting of:C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. Preferably, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl) and C₁₋₄haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl). Preferably, R^(B2a) isselected from the group consisting of: (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl) andC₁₋₄ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl. Optional substituents for theC₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O orS, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a)and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) Preferably, optional substituents for the C₄₋₆cycloalkenyl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). More preferably, optional substituents for theC₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl moiety are halo. Exemplary R⁴ moieties include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ haloalkyl. Preferably R⁴ is selected fromthe group consisting of C₃ and C₄ haloalkyl. Optional substituents forthe C₃₋₆ haloalkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ haloalkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optionalsubstituents for the C₃₋₆ haloalkyl groups are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

R⁵;

In an embodiment, R⁵ is H.

In an embodiment, R⁵ is R⁴ (i.e. R⁵ is as defined in any of the aboveembodiments relating to R⁴).

In an embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, —O-aryl, —O-heteroaryl, halo, —OR^(B2a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B2a), —CN, —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B2a). Preferably, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of:C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, —O-aryl,—O-heteroaryl, halo, —OR^(B2a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B2a), —CN,—CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B2a). More preferably,R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl,C₂₋₆ alkenyl, halo and —C(O)OR^(B2a).

In an embodiment, R⁵ is C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆alkyl). Preferably R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl.Preferably R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. Optionalsubstituents for the C₁₋₆ alkyl groups are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₁₋₆ alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optionalsubstituents for the C₁₋₆ alkyl groups are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁵ is C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆haloalkyl). Preferably R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofmethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl andt-butyl substituted with a halogen atom. More preferably, R⁵ is selectedfrom the group consisting of —CF₃ and —CF(CH₃)₂. Optional substituentsfor the C₁₋₆ haloalkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₁₋₆ haloalkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optionalsubstituents for the C₁₋₆ haloalkyl groups are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁵ is —C(O)OR^(B2a), wherein R^(B2a) is selected fromthe group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. Preferably,R^(B2a) is C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl).

In an embodiment, R⁵ is a C₂₋₆ alkenyl moiety. Optionally, (i) thecarbon atom beta to the ring to which the alkene is bonded iscis-substituted with carbon; and/or (ii) the carbon atom alpha to thering to which the alkene is bonded substituted with carbon. Preferably,R⁴ is a C₃₋₄ alkenyl moiety. Exemplary C₃₋₆ alkenyl moieties include:

In an embodiment, R⁵ is halo (e.g. F, Cl or Br).

R⁶:

In an embodiment, R⁶ is H.

In an embodiment, R⁶ is R⁴ (i.e. R⁶ is as defined in any of the aboveembodiments relating to R⁴).

In an embodiment, R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, —O-aryl, —O-heteroaryl, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B2a), —CN, —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B2a). Preferably, R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of:C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, —O-aryl,—O-heteroaryl, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B2a), —CN,—CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B2a). More preferably,R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl,halo, —OR^(B3a) and —CN.

In an embodiment, R⁶ is C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆alkyl). Preferably R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl.Optional substituents for the C₁₋₆ alkyl groups are selected from thegroup consisting of: —OR^(B3a)═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN,—NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₁₋₆ alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optionalsubstituents for the C₁₋₆ alkyl groups are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁶ is C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆haloalkyl). Preferably R⁶ is selected from the group consisting ofmethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl andt-butyl substituted with a halogen atom. More preferably, R⁶ is selectedfrom the group consisting of —CF₃ and —CF(CH₃)₂. Optional substituentsfor the C₁₋₆ haloalkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₁₋₆ haloalkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optionalsubstituents for the C₁₋₆ haloalkyl groups are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁶ is halo (e.g. F, Cl or Br).

In an embodiment, R⁶ is —OR^(B3a), wherein R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. Preferably,R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of: H and C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g.C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl).

In an embodiment, R⁶ is —CN.

R⁴ and R⁶:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₁₋₆ alkyl or C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl and R⁶ is—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), wherein the terminal R^(B2a) is absent and R⁴ andR⁶ are joined via the carbonyl carbon, so that, together with the carbonatoms to which they are bonded, R⁴ and R⁶ form a 5- or 6-membered ringand the structure is:

Preferably, R^(B3a) is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated orpartially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclicheterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected fromN, O or S. More preferably, R^(B3a) is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl andC₃₋₆ cycloalkyl. Exemplary structures include:

R⁵ and R⁶:

In an embodiment, R⁵ is —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and R⁶ is —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)),wherein the terminal R^(B3a) of —CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)) is absent and oneR^(B3a) of —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) is absent and R⁵ and R⁶ are joined via theimine nitrogen atom, so that, together with the carbon atoms to whichthey are bonded, R⁵ and R⁶ form a 5-membered ring and the structure is:

Preferably, R^(B3a) is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated orpartially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclicheterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected fromN, O or S. More preferably, R^(B3a) is H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl andC₃₋₆ cycloalkyl. Exemplary structures include:

R⁴/R⁵/R⁶:

The embodiments of (i) any of paragraphs [0055] to [0070] (in respect ofR⁴); (ii) any of paragraphs [0071] to [0078] (in respect of R⁵); and(iii) any of paragraphs [0079] to [0085] (in respect of R⁶) may becombined in any combination.

In particular, the following embodiments are particularly preferredembodiments:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is as defined in any of paragraphs [0055] to[0070], R⁵ is H and R⁶ is H.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl) and R⁵is C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl). Preferably R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of iso-propyl and t-butyl and R⁵ isselected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. Optional substituentsfor the alkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the alkyl groups are selectedfrom the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a),—CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optional substituentsfor the alkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Mostpreferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a) and —CN. In anembodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partiallysaturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclicring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S andR⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with ahalogen atom. In an embodiment, each R^(B2a) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of: C₁ and C₂ alkyl and R⁵ is selected fromthe group consisting of —CF₃ and —CF(CH₃)₂. Optional substituents forthe C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃alkyl)₂. Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl andC₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃alkyl), —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, wherein the R^(B2a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring A is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

and R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with ahalogen atom. Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl groups include: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,—OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O,—NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, —OH,—O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl) and ═O.Exemplary structures for

include:

and R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of —CF₃ and—CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl (e.g.C₃ cycloalkyl, C₄ cycloalkyl, C₅ cycloalkyl or C₆ cycloalkyl). Optionalsubstituents for the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group are selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆cycloalkyl group are selected from the group consisting of: halo,—OR^(B3a) and —CN. In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the groupconsisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. The substituent can bebonded to any atom of the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl moiety, including the atomthat bonds the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group to the remainder of the compound.Exemplary C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl groups for each of R⁴ and R⁵ include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), wherein each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl wherein the R^(B3a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, can form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring B is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

and R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. In an embodiment,each R^(B3a) is independently C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄) alkyl.Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl),—N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or—(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, the optional substituents forthe C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃alkyl)₂. In an embodiment,

is selected from the group consisting of:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), wherein each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl wherein the R^(B3a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, can form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring B is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

and R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. In an embodiment,each R^(B3a) is independently C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄) alkyl.Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl),—N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or—(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, the optional substituents forthe C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃alkyl)₂. In an embodiment,

is selected from the group consisting of:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), wherein each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl andC₁₋₄ heteroalkyl and R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. Inan embodiment, each R^(B3a) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of: H and C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄) alkyl. Optionalsubstituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected fromthe group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃alkyl)₂. Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl andC₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃alkyl), —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partiallysaturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclicring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S andR⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. In an embodiment,each R^(B2a) is independently selected from the group consisting of: C₁and C₂ alkyl. Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, wherein the R^(B2a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring A is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

and R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. Optional substituentsfor the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl groups include: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH,—(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, the optional substituents for theC₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the group consistingof: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH,—(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl) and ═O. Exemplary structures for

include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂R^(B2a), wherein R^(B2a) is C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g.C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl) and R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofmethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl andt-butyl.

In an embodiment, R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently a —SO₂R^(B2a),wherein R^(B2a) is C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl) and R⁵is —C(O)OR^(B2a), wherein R^(B2a) is selected from the group consistingof: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. Preferably, R^(B2a) is O₁₋₄ alkyl(e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl). Optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O,—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CNand —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, wherein the R^(B2a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring A is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

and R⁵ is aryl or heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S.

Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl groupsinclude: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, —OH, —O(C₁₋₃alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, —OH,—O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl) and ═O.Optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moiety are selectedfrom the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the aryl orheteroaryl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moietyare selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃or C₄ alkyl), C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl), halo and—OR^(B3a) (e.g. —O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, such as —O—CH₃, or —O—C₁₋₄ haloalkyl,such as —O—CF₃). Exemplary structures for

include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), wherein each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl wherein the R^(B3a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, can form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring B is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with ahalogen atom. In an embodiment, each R^(B3a) is independently C₁₋₄ alkyl(e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄) alkyl. Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyland C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: —OH,—O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —NH₂,—NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. In an embodiment,

is selected from the group consisting of:

and R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of —CF₃ and—CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), wherein each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl andC₁₋₄ heteroalkyl and R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butylsubstituted with a halogen atom. In an embodiment, each R^(B3a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: H and C₁₋₄ alkyl(e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄) alkyl and R⁵ is preferably selected from thegroup consisting of —CF₃ and —CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently a C₃₋₆ alkenyl moietywherein (i) the carbon atom beta to the ring to which the alkene isbonded is cis-substituted with carbon; and (ii) the carbon atom alpha tothe ring to which the alkene is bonded substituted with carbon.Preferably, R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently a C₃₋₄ alkenyl moiety.Exemplary C₃₋₆ alkenyl moieties include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —SO₂R^(B2a) wherein R^(B2a) is C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g.C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl) and R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofmethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl andt-butyl substituted with a halogen atom. R⁵ is preferably selected fromthe group consisting of —CF₃ and —CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1,2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and R⁵ is selected from thegroup consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with a halogen atom. The 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl may be joined to the remainder of themolecule via a carbon atom or via a heteroatom. Optional substituentsfor the 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl are selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). More preferably, theoptional substituents for the 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: aryl, ═O and —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Inan embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl. Exemplary structures include:

and R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of —CF₃ and—CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1,2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and R⁵ is selected from thegroup consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. The 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl maybe joined to the remainder of the molecule via a carbon atom or via aheteroatom. Optional substituents for the 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl,heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S,halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a), and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a), and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl are selected from the group consisting of: aryl, ═O,—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and —C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selectedfrom the group consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆cycloalkyl. Exemplary structures include:

and R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of iso-propyl,s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl, most preferably iso-propyl.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl) and R⁵is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with ahalogen atom. Optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CNand —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of —CF₃ and—CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a) wherein each R^(B2a) isindependently selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl, wherein the R^(B2a) moieties, together with the nitrogenatom to which they are bonded, form a 4- to 7-membered ring systemoptionally including 1, 2 or 3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, Oand S as depicted in the following structure wherein Ring A is a 4- to7-membered ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 additionalheteroatoms selected from N, O and S:

and R⁵ is halo. Optional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄heteroalkyl groups include: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,—OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O,—NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or (C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂. Preferably, theoptional substituents for the C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl areselected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, —OH,—O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl) and ═O.Exemplary structures for

include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl and R⁶ is halo (e.g. F, Cl orBr). Optional substituents for the C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl moiety are selectedfrom the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) Preferably,optional substituents for the C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl moiety are selected fromthe group consisting of: halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). More preferably, optionalsubstituents for the C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl moiety are halo. Exemplary R⁴moieties include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl (e.g. C₃ cycloalkyl, C₄cycloalkyl, C₅ cycloalkyl or C₆ cycloalkyl) and R⁵ is halo. Optionalsubstituents for the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group are selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆cycloalkyl group are selected from the group consisting of: halo,—OR^(B3a) and —CN. In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the groupconsisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. The substituent can bebonded to any atom of the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl moiety, including the atomthat bonds the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group to the remainder of the compound.Exemplary C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl groups include:

In an embodiment, R⁴ is aryl or heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and R⁶ is not H. Preferably, R⁶ is—OR^(B3a), wherein R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of: H,C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. Preferably, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of: H and C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl).Optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moiety are selectedfrom the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the aryl orheteroaryl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moietyare selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃or C₄ alkyl), C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl, such asCF₃), halo and —OR^(B3a) (e.g. —O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, such as —O—CH₃, or —O—C₁₋₄haloalkyl, such as —O—CF₃).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl (e.g. C₃ cycloalkyl, C₄cycloalkyl, C₅ cycloalkyl or C₆ cycloalkyl) and R⁵ is selected from thegroup consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. Optional substituents for the C₃₋₆cycloalkyl group are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Preferably, the optionalsubstituents for the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group are selected from the groupconsisting of: halo, —OR^(B3a) and —CN. In an embodiment, R^(B3a) isselected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl.The substituent can be bonded to any atom of the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl moiety,including the atom that bonds the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group to the remainderof the compound. Exemplary C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl groups include:

Preferably, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of iso-propyl,s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl), R⁵ isC₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl) and R⁶ is —OR^(B3a),wherein R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyland C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. Optional substituents for the alkyl groups areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the alkyl groups are selectedfrom the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.Preferably R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of iso-propyl andt-butyl, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl and R^(B3a)is selected from the group consisting of: H and C₁₋₄ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂,C₃ or C₄ alkyl).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl) and R⁵is selected from the group consisting of aryl and heteroaryl including1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S. Optional substituents forthe alkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the alkyl groups are selectedfrom the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Most preferably, the optional substituents for theC₃₋₆ alkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a)and —CN. In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the group consistingof H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl. Optionalsubstituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moiety are selected from thegroup consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a),—CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the aryl orheteroaryl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moietyare selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃or C₄ alkyl), C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl, such asCF₃), halo and —OR^(B3a) (e.g. —O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, such as —O—CH₃, or —O—C₁₋₄haloalkyl, such as —O—CF₃).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl (e.g. C₃ cycloalkyl, C₄cycloalkyl, C₅ cycloalkyl or C₆ cycloalkyl) and R⁵ is selected from thegroup consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with a halogen atom. Optionalsubstituents for the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group are selected from the groupconsisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the C₃₋₆cycloalkyl group are selected from the group consisting of: halo,—OR^(B3a) and —CN. In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the groupconsisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. The substituent can bebonded to any atom of the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl moiety, including the atomthat bonds the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group to the remainder of the compound.Exemplary C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl groups include:

and R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of —CF₃ and—CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₃₋₆ haloalkyl and R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl,i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with a halogen atom. In an embodiment,each of R⁴ and R⁵ are independently C₃₋₆ haloalkyl. Preferably, each ofR⁴ and R⁵ are —CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently aryl or heteroarylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and R⁶ is not H.Optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moiety are selectedfrom the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the aryl orheteroaryl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moietyare selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃or C₄ alkyl), C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl), halo and—OR^(B3a) (e.g. —O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, such as —O—CH₃, or —O—C₁₋₄ haloalkyl,such as —O—CF₃).

In an embodiment, R⁴ is C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl and R⁵ is C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁,C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl). Optional substituents for the C₄₋₆cycloalkenyl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O orS, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a)and —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) Preferably, optional substituents for the C₄₋₆cycloalkenyl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a). More preferably, optional substituents for theC₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl moiety are halo. Exemplary R⁴ moieties include:

Preferably R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl. Optionalsubstituents for the alkyl groups are selected from the group consistingof: —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a).Preferably, the optional substituents for the alkyl groups are selectedfrom the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a),—CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). More preferably, the optional substituentsfor the alkyl groups are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In anembodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is a C₃₋₆ alkenyl moiety wherein (i) the carbonatom beta to the ring to which the alkene is bonded is cis-substitutedwith carbon; and (ii) the carbon atom alpha to the ring to which thealkene is bonded substituted with carbon and R⁵ is selected from thegroup consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,s-butyl, i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with a halogen atom.Preferably, R⁴ is a C₃₋₄ alkenyl moiety. Exemplary C₃₋₆ alkenyl moietiesinclude:

R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of —CF₃ and—CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ is aryl or heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl,i-butyl and t-butyl substituted with a halogen atom. Optionalsubstituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moiety are selected from thegroup consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a),—CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the aryl orheteroaryl moiety are selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, halo,—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the aryl or heteroaryl moietyare selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃or C₄ alkyl), C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ haloalkyl), halo and—OR^(B3a) (e.g. —O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, such as —O—CH₃, or —O—C₁₋₄ haloalkyl,such as —O—CF₃). R⁵ is preferably selected from the group consisting of—CF₃ and —CF(CH₃)₂.

In an embodiment, R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃,C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl), and R⁶ is halo. Optional substituents for the alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O,—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the alkyl groups are selectedfrom the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.Preferably R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of iso-propyl and t-butyl and R⁶ is selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl or Br.

In an embodiment, R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently C₃₋₆ alkyl (e.g. C₃,C₄, C₅ or C₆ alkyl), and R⁶ is CN. Optional substituents for the alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O,—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a),—C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a). Preferably, the optional substituents for the alkylgroups are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). Morepreferably, the optional substituents for the alkyl groups are selectedfrom the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —CN and—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a). In an embodiment, R^(B3a) is selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.Preferably R⁴ and R⁵ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of iso-propyl and t-butyl and R⁶ is CN.

Also provided is a compound selected from the compounds recited in theexamples below or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Definitions

Unless otherwise stated, the following terms used in the specificationand claims have the following meanings set out below.

It is to be appreciated that references to “treating” or “treatment”include prophylaxis as well as the alleviation of established symptomsof a condition. “Treating” or “treatment” of a state, disorder orcondition therefore includes: (1) preventing or delaying the appearanceof clinical symptoms of the state, disorder or condition developing in ahuman that may be afflicted with or predisposed to the state, disorderor condition but does not yet experience or display clinical orsubclinical symptoms of the state, disorder or condition, (2) inhibitingthe state, disorder or condition, i.e., arresting, reducing or delayingthe development of the disease or a relapse thereof (in case ofmaintenance treatment) or at least one clinical or subclinical symptomthereof, or (3) relieving or attenuating the disease, i.e., causingregression of the state, disorder or condition or at least one of itsclinical or subclinical symptoms.

A “therapeutically effective amount” includes the amount of a compoundthat, when administered to a mammal for treating a disease, issufficient to effect such treatment for the disease. The“therapeutically effective amount” will vary depending on the compound,the disease and its severity and the age, weight, etc., of the mammal tobe treated.

The term “halo” or “halogen” includes to one of the halogens, group 17of the periodic table. In particular the term includes fluorine,chlorine, bromine and iodine.

The term C_(m-n) refers to a group with m to n carbon atoms.

The term “C₁₋₆ alkyl” includes a linear or branched hydrocarbon chaincontaining 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms, for example methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl andn-hexyl. The term “C₁₋₄ alkyl” includes such groups containing up to 4carbon atoms. Alkylene groups include divalent alkyl groups and maylikewise be linear or branched and have two points of attachment to theremainder of the molecule. Furthermore, an alkylene group may, forexample, correspond to one of those alkyl groups listed in thisparagraph. The alkyl and alkylene groups may be unsubstituted orsubstituted by one or more substituents. Possible substituents aredescribed below. Substituents for the alkyl group may be halogen, e.g.fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, OH, C₁-C₄ alkoxy. Othersubstituents for the alkyl group may alternatively be used.

The term “C₁₋₆ haloalkyl”, e.g. “C₁₋₄ haloalkyl”, includes a hydrocarbonchain substituted with at least one halogen atom independently chosen ateach occurrence, for example, from fluorine, chlorine, bromine andiodine. The halogen atom may be present at any position on thehydrocarbon chain. For example, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl may refer tochloromethyl, fluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, chloroethyl e.g.1-chloromethyl and 2-chloroethyl, trichloroethyl e.g.1,2,2-trichloroethyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl, fluoroethyl e.g.1-fluoromethyl and 2-fluoroethyl, trifluoroethyl e.g.1,2,2-trifluoroethyl and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, chloropropyl,trichloropropyl, fluoropropyl or trifluoropropyl.

The term “heteroalkyl”, includes an alkyl group in which the hydrocarbonchain has at least one heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen and/orsulfur atom interrupting the hydrocarbon chain. The heteroatom may bepresent at any position in the hydrocarbon chain. For example, C₁₋₆heteroalkyl may refer to an ether, thioether or amine compound such asCH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃, CH₃NHCH₂CH₃ or CH₃SCH₃. A heteroalkylene group includesdivalent heteroalkyl group having two points of attachment to theremainder of the molecule. The groups —CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂—, —CH₂NHCH₂CH₂— or—CH₂SCH₂— are examples of heteroalkylene groups. The heteroalkyl andheteroalkylene groups may be unsubstituted or substituted by one or moresubstituents. Possible substituents are described below. Substituentsfor the alkyl group may be halogen, e.g. fluorine, chlorine, bromine andiodine, OH, C₁-C₄ alkoxy. Other substituents for the heteroalkyl groupmay alternatively be used.

The term “C₂₋₆ alkenyl” includes a branched or linear hydrocarbon chaincontaining at least one double bond and having 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbonatoms. The double bond(s) may be present as the E or Z isomer. Thedouble bond may be at any possible position of the hydrocarbon chain.For example, the “C₂₋₆ alkenyl” may be ethenyl, propenyl, butenyl,butadienyl, pentenyl, pentadienyl, hexenyl and hexadienyl.

The term “C₂₋₆ alkynyl” includes a branched or linear hydrocarbon chaincontaining at least one triple bond and having 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbonatoms. The triple bond may be at any possible position of thehydrocarbon chain. For example, the “C₂₋₆ alkynyl” may be ethynyl,propynyl, butynyl, pentynyl and hexynyl.

The term “C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl” includes a saturated hydrocarbon ring systemcontaining 3, 4, 5 or 6 carbon atoms. For example, the “C₃-C₆cycloalkyl” may be cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,bicycle[2.1.1]hexane or bicycle[1.1.1]pentane.

The term “heterocyclyl”, “heterocyclic” or “heterocycle” includes anon-aromatic saturated or partially saturated monocyclic or fused,bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring system(s). Monocyclicheterocyclic rings may contain from about 3 to 12 (suitably from 3 to 7)ring atoms, with from 1 to 5 (suitably 1, 2 or 3) heteroatoms selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur in the ring. Bicyclic heterocycles maycontain from 7 to 17 member atoms, suitably 7 to 12 member atoms, in thering. Bicyclic heterocyclic(s) rings may be fused, spiro, or bridgedring systems. Examples of heterocyclic groups include cyclic ethers suchas oxiranyl, oxetanyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, dioxanyl, and substitutedcyclic ethers. Heterocycles comprising at least one nitrogen in a ringposition include, for example, azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl,piperazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, tetrahydrotriazinyl,tetrahydropyrazolyl, tetrahydropyridinyl, homopiperidinyl,homopiperazinyl, 3,8-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octanyl,8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octanyl, 2,5-Diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl and thelike. Typical sulfur containing heterocycles include tetrahydrothienyl,dihydro-1,3-dithiol, tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran, and hexahydrothiepine.Other heterocycles include dihydro oxathiolyl, tetrahydro oxazolyl,tetrahydro-oxadiazolyl, tetrahydrodioxazolyl, tetrahydrooxathiazolyl,hexahydrotriazinyl, tetrahydro oxazinyl, tetrahydropyrimidinyl,dioxolinyl, octahydrobenzofuranyl, octahydrobenzimidazolyl, andoctahydrobenzothiazolyl. For heterocycles containing sulfur, theoxidized sulfur heterocycles containing SO or SO₂ groups are alsoincluded. Examples include the sulfoxide and sulfone forms oftetrahydrothienyl and thiomorpholinyl such as tetrahydrothiene1,1-dioxide and thiomorpholinyl 1,1-dioxide. A suitable value for aheterocyclyl group which bears 1 or 2 oxo (═O), for example, 2oxopyrrolidinyl, 2-oxoimidazolidinyl, 2-oxopiperidinyl,2,5-dioxopyrrolidinyl, 2,5-dioxoimidazolidinyl or 2,6-dioxopiperidinyl.Particular heterocyclyl groups are saturated monocyclic 3 to 7 memberedheterocyclyls containing 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from nitrogen,oxygen or sulfur, for example azetidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl,tetrahydropyranyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, tetrahydrothienyl,tetrahydrothienyl 1,1-dioxide, thiomorpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl1,1-dioxide, piperidinyl, homopiperidinyl, piperazinyl orhomopiperazinyl. As the skilled person would appreciate, any heterocyclemay be linked to another group via any suitable atom, such as via acarbon or nitrogen atom. For example, the term “piperidino” or“morpholino” refers to a piperidin-1-yl or morpholin-4-yl ring that islinked via the ring nitrogen.

The term “bridged ring systems” includes ring systems in which two ringsshare more than two atoms, see for example Advanced Organic Chemistry,by Jerry March, 4th Edition, Wiley Interscience, pages 131-133, 1992.Examples of bridged heterocyclyl ring systems include,aza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2-oxa-5-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane,aza-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane, and quinuclidine.

The term “spiro bi-cyclic ring systems” includes ring systems in whichtwo ring systems share one common spiro carbon atom, i.e. theheterocyclic ring is linked to a further carbocyclic or heterocyclicring through a single common spiro carbon atom. Examples of spiro ringsystems include 3,8-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane,2,5-Diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 6-azaspiro[3.4]octane,2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.4]octane, 2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane,2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptane, 6-oxa-2-azaspiro[3.4]octane,2,7-diaza-spiro[4.4]nonane, 2-azaspiro[3.5]nonane,2-oxa-7-azaspiro[3.5]nonane and 2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.5]nonane.

“Heterocyclyl-C_(m-n) alkyl” includes a heterocyclyl group covalentlyattached to a C_(m-n) alkylene group, both of which are defined herein.

The term “aromatic” when applied to a substituent as a whole includes asingle ring or polycyclic ring system with 4n+2 electrons in aconjugated π (pi) system within the ring or ring system where all atomscontributing to the conjugated π (pi) system are in the same plane.

The term “aryl” includes an aromatic hydrocarbon ring system. The ringsystem has 4n+2 electrons in a conjugated π (pi) system within a ringwhere all atoms contributing to the conjugated π (pi) system are in thesame plane. For example, the “aryl” may be phenyl and naphthyl. The arylsystem itself may be substituted with other groups.

The term “heteroaryl” includes an aromatic mono- or bicyclic ringincorporating one or more (for example 1-4, particularly 1, 2 or 3)heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. The ring or ringsystem has 4n+2 electrons in a conjugated π (pi) system where all atomscontributing to the conjugated π (pi) system are in the same plane.

Examples of heteroaryl groups are monocyclic and bicyclic groupscontaining from five to twelve ring members, and more usually from fiveto ten ring members. The heteroaryl group can be, for example, a 5- or6-membered monocyclic ring or a 9- or 10-membered bicyclic ring, forexample a bicyclic structure formed from fused five and six memberedrings or two fused six membered rings. Each ring may contain up to aboutfour heteroatoms typically selected from nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen.Typically the heteroaryl ring will contain up to 3 heteroatoms, moreusually up to 2, for example a single heteroatom. In one embodiment, theheteroaryl ring contains at least one ring nitrogen atom. The nitrogenatoms in the heteroaryl rings can be basic, as in the case of animidazole or pyridine, or essentially non-basic as in the case of anindole or pyrrole nitrogen. In general the number of basic nitrogenatoms present in the heteroaryl group, including any amino groupsubstituents of the ring, will be less than five.

Examples of heteroaryl include furyl, pyrrolyl, thienyl, oxazolyl,isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl,thiadiazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl,pyrazinyl, 1,3,5-triazenyl, benzofuranyl, indolyl, isoindolyl,benzothienyl, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl,benzothiazolyl, indazolyl, purinyl, benzofurazanyl, quinolyl,isoquinolyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, cinnolinyl, pteridinyl,naphthyridinyl, carbazolyl, phenazinyl, benzisoquinolinyl,pyridopyrazinyl, thieno[2,3-b]furanyl, 2H-furo[3,2-b]-pyranyl,5H-pyrido[2,3-d]-o-oxazinyl, 1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]-oxazolyl,4H-imidazo[4,5-d]thiazolyl, pyrazino[2,3-d]pyridazinyl,imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl and imidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazinyl. Examples ofheteroaryl groups comprising at least one nitrogen in a ring positioninclude pyrrolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl,thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, triazolyl,tetrazolyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl,1,3,5-triazenyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl,benzothiazolyl, benzothiazolyl, indazolyl, purinyl, benzofurazanyl,quinolyl, isoquinolyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, cinnolinyl andpteridinyl. “Heteroaryl” also covers partially aromatic bi- orpolycyclic ring systems wherein at least one ring is an aromatic ringand one or more of the other ring(s) is a non-aromatic, saturated orpartially saturated ring, provided at least one ring contains one ormore heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. Examples ofpartially aromatic heteroaryl groups include for example,tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl,2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolinyl, dihydrobenzthienyl,dihydrobenzfuranyl, 2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxinyl, benzo[1,3]dioxolyl,2,2-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2-benzothienyl, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuranyl,indolinyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridinyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazinyl and3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazinyl.

Examples of five membered heteroaryl groups include but are not limitedto pyrrolyl, furanyl, thienyl, imidazolyl, furazanyl, oxazolyl,oxadiazolyl, oxatriazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl,pyrazolyl, triazolyl and tetrazolyl groups.

Examples of six membered heteroaryl groups include but are not limitedto pyridyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl and triazinyl.

Particular examples of bicyclic heteroaryl groups containing a sixmembered ring fused to a five membered ring include but are not limitedto benzofuranyl, benzothiophenyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl,benzisoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzisothiazolyl, isobenzofuranyl,indolyl, isoindolyl, indolizinyl, indolinyl, isoindolinyl, purinyl(e.g., adeninyl, guaninyl), indazolyl, benzodioxolyl, pyrrolopyridine,and pyrazolopyridinyl groups.

Particular examples of bicyclic heteroaryl groups containing two fusedsix membered rings include but are not limited to quinolinyl,isoquinolinyl, chromanyl, thiochromanyl, chromenyl, isochromenyl,chromanyl, isochromanyl, benzodioxanyl, quinolizinyl, benzoxazinyl,benzodiazinyl, pyridopyridinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl, cinnolinyl,phthalazinyl, naphthyridinyl and pteridinyl groups.

“Heteroaryl-C_(m-n) alkyl-” includes a heteroaryl group covalentlyattached to a C_(m-n) alkylene group, both of which are defined herein.Examples of heteroaralkyl groups include pyridin-3-ylmethyl and thelike.

The term “optionally substituted” includes either groups, structures, ormolecules that are substituted and those that are not substituted.

Where optional substituents are chosen from “one or more” groups it isto be understood that this definition includes all substituents beingchosen from one of the specified groups or the substituents being chosenfrom two or more of the specified groups.

The phrase “compound of the invention” means those compounds which aredisclosed herein, both generically and specifically.

A bond terminating in a “

” represents that the bond is connected to another atom that is notshown in the structure. A bond terminating inside a cyclic structure andnot terminating at an atom of the ring structure represents that thebond may be connected to any of the atoms in the ring structure whereallowed by valency.

Where a moiety is substituted, it may be substituted at any point on themoiety where chemically possible and consistent with atomic valencyrequirements. The moiety may be substituted by one or more substituents,e.g. 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents; optionally there are 1 or 2 substituentson a group. Where there are two or more substituents, the substituentsmay be the same or different.

Substituents are only present at positions where they are chemicallypossible, the person skilled in the art being able to decide (eitherexperimentally or theoretically) without undue effort whichsubstitutions are chemically possible and which are not.

Ortho, meta and para substitution are well understood terms in the art.For the absence of doubt, “ortho” substitution is a substitution patternwhere adjacent carbons possess a substituent, whether a simple group,for example the fluoro group in the example below, or other portions ofthe molecule, as indicated by the bond ending in “

”.

“Meta” substitution is a substitution pattern where two substituents areon carbons one carbon removed from each other, i.e. with a single carbonatom between the substituted carbons. In other words there is asubstituent on the second atom away from the atom with anothersubstituent. For example the groups below are meta substituted.

“Para” substitution is a substitution pattern where two substituents areon carbons two carbons removed from each other, i.e. with two carbonatoms between the substituted carbons. In other words there is asubstituent on the third atom away from the atom with anothersubstituent. For example the groups below are para substituted.

The term “acyl” includes an organic radical derived from, for example,an organic acid by the removal of the hydroxyl group, e.g. a radicalhaving the formula R—C(O)—, where R may be selected from H, C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl or phenethyl group, e.g. R is H or C₁₋₃alkyl. In one embodiment acyl is alkyl-carbonyl. Examples of acyl groupsinclude, but are not limited to, formyl, acetyl, propionyl and butyryl.A particular acyl group is acetyl (also represented as Ac).

Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the words“comprise” and “contain” and variations of them mean “including but notlimited to”, and they are not intended to (and do not) exclude othermoieties, additives, components, integers or steps. Throughout thedescription and claims of this specification, the singular encompassesthe plural unless the context otherwise requires. In particular, wherethe indefinite article is used, the specification is to be understood ascontemplating plurality as well as singularity, unless the contextrequires otherwise.

Features, integers, characteristics, compounds, chemical moieties orgroups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment orexample of the invention are to be understood to be applicable to anyother aspect, embodiment or example described herein unless incompatibletherewith. All of the features disclosed in this specification(including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or allof the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined inany combination, except combinations where at least some of suchfeatures and/or steps are mutually exclusive. The invention is notrestricted to the details of any foregoing embodiments. The inventionextends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the featuresdisclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims,abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination,of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which arefiled concurrently with or previous to this specification in connectionwith this application and which are open to public inspection with thisspecification, and the contents of all such papers and documents areincorporated herein by reference.

The various functional groups and substituents making up the compoundsof the present invention are typically chosen such that the molecularweight of the compound does not exceed 1000. More usually, the molecularweight of the compound will be less than 750, for example less than 700,or less than 650, or less than 600, or less than 550. More preferably,the molecular weight is less than 525.

Suitable or preferred features of any compounds of the present inventionmay also be suitable features of any other aspect.

Methods and Uses of the Compounds:

In an embodiment, the condition treatable by modulating or inhibitingCaMK1 family kinase signaling is selected from the group consisting of:cancer, sarcoma, carcinoma, blastoma, lymphoma and leukemia. Morespecifically the condition modulated by CaMK1 D may be selected from thegroup consisting of: cancer, sarcoma, carcinoma, blastoma, lymphoma andleukemia. Specific conditions treatable by the inhibition of CaMK1family kinase signaling may be selected from the group consisting of:basal cell carcinoma, medulloblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, chondrosarcoma,melanoma, small-cell lung cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, B-celllymphoma, multiple myeloma, brain cancer, esophagus cancer, breastcancer, ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer,kidney cancer, head and neck cancer, mesothelioma, soft tissue sarcomas,bone sarcomas, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer,bone cancer, bone metastasis, acute leukemia, chronic leukemia, glioma,Hodgkin's disease, cutaneous melanoma, bladder cancer, endocrine systemcancer, parathyroid gland cancer, thyroid gland cancer, cervical cancer,endometrium cancer, ovarian cancer, skin cancer, renal cell carcinoma,pituitary adenoma, spinal axis tumours, uterine cancer, gastric cancerand biliary tract cancer. Breast cancer is an example of a particular,specific condition treatable by the inhibition of CaMK1 family kinasesignaling. Specific examples of breast cancer that are treatable by theinhibition of CaMK1 family kinase signaling are HER2-positive breastcancer and triple-negative breast cancer.

Further conditions also treatable by the inhibition of CaMK1 familykinase signaling may be selected from the group consisting of: acute andchronic inflammatory conditions or conditions otherwise mediated by theimmune system (for example rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructivepulmonary disease, acute respiratory distress syndrome, hepaticcirrhosis, lung fibrosis, glomerulonephritis, multiple sclerosis,psoriasis, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), hypersensitivityreactions of the skin, atherosclerosis and restenosis, allergic asthma,diabetic retinopathy and diabetic nephropathy) and conditions associatedwith acute or chronic hyperglycemia (for exampleinsulin-dependent/type-1 diabetes, insulin-independent/type-2 diabetes,stress-induced hyperglycemia).

The embodiments relating to the first aspect are also applicable to allother aspects of the invention, including the second and third aspectsabove.

Pharmaceutical Compositions:

A compound of the invention, or pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, may be used on their own but will generally be administered inthe form of a pharmaceutical composition in which the compounds of theinvention, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is inassociation with a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant, diluent orcarrier.

Conventional procedures for the selection and preparation of suitablepharmaceutical formulations are described in, for example,“Pharmaceuticals—The Science of Dosage Form Designs”, M. E. Aulton,Churchill Livingstone, 1988.

Depending on the mode of administration of the compounds of theinvention, the pharmaceutical composition which is used to administerthe compounds of the invention will preferably comprise from 0.05 to 99%w/w compounds of the invention, more preferably from 0.05 to 80% w/wcompounds of the invention, still more preferably from 0.10 to 70% w/wcompounds of the invention, and even more preferably from 0.10 to 50%w/w compounds of the invention (all percentages by weight being based ontotal composition).

The pharmaceutical compositions may be administered topically (e.g. tothe skin) in the form, e.g., of creams, gels, lotions, solutions,suspensions, or systemically, e.g. by oral administration in the form oftablets, capsules, syrups, powders or granules; or by parenteraladministration in the form of a sterile solution, suspension or emulsionfor injection (including intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular,intravascular or infusion); by rectal administration in the form ofsuppositories or enemas; or by inhalation in the form of an aerosol.

For oral administration the compounds of the invention may be admixedwith an adjuvant or a carrier, for example, lactose, saccharose,sorbitol, mannitol; a starch, for example, potato starch, corn starch oramylopectin; a cellulose derivative; a binder, for example, gelatine orpolyvinylpyrrolidone; and/or a lubricant, for example, magnesiumstearate, calcium stearate, polyethylene glycol, a wax, paraffin, andthe like, and then compressed into tablets. If coated tablets arerequired, the cores, prepared as described above, may be coated with aconcentrated sugar solution which may contain, for example, gum arabic,gelatine, talcum and titanium dioxide. Alternatively, the tablet may becoated with a suitable polymer dissolved in a readily volatile organicsolvent.

For the preparation of soft gelatine capsules, the compounds of theinvention may be admixed with, for example, a vegetable oil orpolyethylene glycol. Hard gelatine capsules may contain granules of thecompound using either the above-mentioned excipients for tablets. Alsoliquid or semisolid formulations of the compound of the invention may befilled into hard gelatine capsules. Liquid preparations for oralapplication may be in the form of syrups or suspensions, for example,solutions containing the compound of the invention, the balance beingsugar and a mixture of ethanol, water, glycerol and propylene glycol.Optionally such liquid preparations may contain colouring agents,flavouring agents, sweetening agents (such as saccharine), preservativeagents and/or carboxymethylcellulose as a thickening agent or otherexcipients known to those skilled in art.

For intravenous (parenteral) administration the compounds of theinvention may be administered as a sterile aqueous or oily solution.

The size of the dose for therapeutic purposes of compounds of theinvention will naturally vary according to the nature and severity ofthe conditions, the age and sex of the animal or patient and the routeof administration, according to well-known principles of medicine.

Dosage levels, dose frequency, and treatment durations of compounds ofthe invention are expected to differ depending on the formulation andclinical indication, age, and co-morbid medical conditions of thepatient.

For the above-mentioned compounds of the invention the dosageadministered will, of course, vary with the compound employed, the modeof administration, the treatment desired and the disorder indicated. Inusing a compound of the invention for therapeutic or prophylacticpurposes it will generally be administered so that a daily dose in therange, for example, a daily dose selected from 0.1 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg, 1mg/kg to 75 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg or 5 mg/kgto 10 mg/kg body weight is received, given if required in divided doses.In general lower doses will be administered when a parenteral route isemployed. Thus, for example, for intravenous or intraperitonealadministration, a dose in the range, for example, 0.1 mg/kg to 30 mg/kgbody weight will generally be used. Similarly, for administration byinhalation, a dose in the range, for example, 0.05 mg/kg to 25 mg/kgbody weight will be used. Suitably the compound of the invention isadminstered orally, for example in the form of a tablet, or capsuledosage form. The daily dose administered orally may be, for example atotal daily dose selected from 1 mg to 1000 mg, 5 mg to 1000 mg, 10 mgto 750 mg or 25 mg to 500 mg. Typically, unit dosage forms will containabout 0.5 mg to 0.5 g of a compound of this invention.

Pharmaceutically Acceptable Salts, Solvates, Hydrates, Complexes,Polymorphs, Tautomers, Prodrugs, Isomers, Isotopically LabelledCompounds, Metabolites, Enantiomers, Intermediates Etc:

The invention contemplates pharmaceutically acceptable salts of thecompounds of the invention. These may include the acid addition and basesalts of the compounds.

Suitable acid addition salts are formed from acids which form non-toxicsalts. Examples include the acetate, aspartate, benzoate, besylate,bicarbonate/carbonate, bisulphate/sulphate, borate, camsylate, citrate,edisylate, esylate, formate, fumarate, gluceptate, gluconate,glucuronate, hexafluorophosphate, hibenzate, hydrochloride/chloride,hydrobromide/bromide, hydroiodide/iodide, isethionate, lactate, malate,maleate, malonate, mesylate, methylsulphate, naphthylate,1,5-naphthalenedisulfonate, 2-napsylate, nicotinate, nitrate, orotate,oxalate, palmitate, pamoate, phosphate/hydrogen phosphate/dihydrogenphosphate, saccharate, stearate, succinate, tartrate, tosylate andtrifluoroacetate salts.

Suitable base salts are formed from bases which form non-toxic salts.Examples include the aluminium, arginine, benzathine, calcium, choline,diethylamine, diolamine, glycine, lysine, magnesium, meglumine, olamine,potassium, sodium, tromethamine and zinc salts. Hemisalts of acids andbases may also be formed, for example, hemisulphate and hemicalciumsalts. For a review on suitable salts, see “Handbook of PharmaceuticalSalts: Properties, Selection, and Use” by Stahl and Wermuth (Wiley-VCH,Weinheim, Germany, 2002).

Preferably the salt is an acid addition salt. The salts may be formateor hydrochloride.

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of the invention may beprepared by one or more of three methods:

(i) by reacting the compound of the invention with the desired acid orbase;(ii) by removing an acid- or base-labile protecting group from asuitable precursor of the compound of the invention or by ring-opening asuitable cyclic precursor, for example, a lactone or lactam, using thedesired acid or base; or(iii) by converting one salt of the compound of the invention to anotherby reaction with an appropriate acid or base or by means of a suitableion exchange column.

All three reactions are typically carried out in solution. The resultingsalt may precipitate out and be collected by filtration or may berecovered by evaporation of the solvent. The degree of ionisation in theresulting salt may vary from completely ionised to almost non-ionised.

The compounds of the invention may exist in both unsolvated and solvatedforms. The term ‘solvate’ is used herein to describe a molecular complexcomprising the compound of the invention and a stoichiometric amount ofone or more pharmaceutically acceptable solvent molecules, for example,ethanol. The term ‘hydrate’ is employed when said solvent is water. Itis to be understood that the invention encompasses all such solvatedforms that possess CaMK1 family inhibitory activity.

Included within the scope of the invention are complexes such asclathrates, drug-host inclusion complexes wherein, in contrast to theaforementioned solvates, the drug and host are present in stoichiometricor non-stoichiometric amounts. Also included are complexes of the drugcontaining two or more organic and/or inorganic components which may bein stoichiometric or non-stoichiometric amounts. The resulting complexesmay be ionised, partially ionised, or non-ionised. For a review of suchcomplexes, see J Pharm Sci, 64 (8), 1269-1288 by Haleblian (August1975).

The compounds of the invention include compounds of a number of formulaas herein defined, including all polymorphs and crystal habits thereof,prodrugs and isomers thereof (including optical, geometric andtautomeric isomers) as hereinafter defined and isotopically-labeledcompounds of the invention.

Compounds and salts described in this specification may beisotopically-labelled (or “radio-labelled”). Accordingly, one or moreatoms are replaced by an atom having an atomic mass or mass numberdifferent from the atomic mass or mass number typically found in nature.Examples of radionuclides that may be incorporated include ²H (alsowritten as “D” for deuterium), ³H (also written as “T” for tritium),¹¹C, ¹³C, ¹⁴C, ¹⁵, ¹⁷O, ¹⁸O, ¹⁸F and the like. The radionuclide that isused will depend on the specific application of that radio-labelledderivative. For example, for in vitro competition assays, ³H or ¹⁴C areoften useful. For radio-imaging applications, ¹¹C or ¹⁸F are oftenuseful. In some embodiments, the radionuclide is ³H. In someembodiments, the radionuclide is ¹⁴C. In some embodiments, theradionuclide is ¹¹C. And in some embodiments, the radionuclide is ¹⁸F.

It is also to be understood that certain compounds of the invention mayexhibit polymorphism, and that the invention encompasses all such formsthat possess CaMK1 family inhibitory activity.

Compounds of the invention may exist in a number of different tautomericforms and references to compounds of the invention include all suchforms. For the avoidance of doubt, where a compound can exist in one ofseveral tautomeric forms, and only one is specifically described orshown, all others are nevertheless embraced by compounds of theinvention. Examples of tautomeric forms include keto-, enol-, andenolate-forms, as in, for example, the following tautomeric pairs:keto/enol (illustrated below), imine/enamine, amide/imino alcohol,amidine/amidine, nitroso/oxime, thioketone/enethiol, andnitro/aci-nitro.

The in vivo effects of a compound of the invention may be exerted inpart by one or more metabolites that are formed within the human oranimal body after administration of a compound of the invention.

Before purification, the compounds of the present invention may exist asa mixture of enantiomers depending on the synthetic procedure used. Theenantiomers can be separated by conventional techniques known in theart. Thus the invention covers individual enantiomers as well asmixtures thereof.

Also, the compounds of the present invention as well as intermediatesfor the preparation thereof can be purified according to variouswell-known methods, such as for example crystallization orchromatography.

Combination Therapies:

The methods of treatment according to the invention or the compound foruse in the treatment of condition treatable by modulating or inhibitingCaMK1 family kinases as defined herein may be applied as a sole therapyor be a combination therapy with an additional active agent.

The methods of treatment according to the invention or the compound foruse in the treatment of condition treatable by modulating or inhibitingCaMK1 family kinases as defined herein may involve, in addition to thecompound of the invention, conventional surgery or radiotherapy orchemotherapy. Such chemotherapy may include one or more of the followingspecific anti-tumour agents listed below or anti-tumour agents from oneor more of the categories of listed below:—

(i) antiproliferative/antineoplastic drugs and combinations thereof,such as alkylating agents (for example cis-platin, oxaliplatin,carboplatin, cyclophosphamide, nitrogen mustard, bendamustin, melphalan,chlorambucil, busulphan.capecitabine temozolamide, ifosamide,mitobronitol, carboquone, thiotepa, ranimustine, nimustine, AMD-473,altretamine, AP-5280, apaziquone, brostallicin, carmustine,estramustine, fotemustine, gulfosfamide, KW-2170, mafosfamide,mitolactol, etaplatin, lobaplatin, nedaplatin, strrplatin andnitrosoureas); antimetabolites (for example gemcitabine and antifolatessuch as fluoropyrimidines like 5-fluorouracil and tegafur, raltitrexed,methotrexate, pemetrexed, cytosine arabinoside, 6-mercaptopurineriboside, leucovarin, UFT, doxifluridine, carmoflur, cytarabine,enocitabine S-1, 5-azacitidine, cepecitabine, clofarabine, decitabine,eflomithine, ethynicytidine, TS-1, nelarabine, nolatrexed, ocosfate,pelitrexol, triapine, trimetrexate, vidarabine, and hydroxyurea);antibiotics (for example anthracyclines like adriamycin, bleomycin,doxorubicin, daunomycin, epirubicin, idarubicin, mitomycin-C,dactinomycin, mithramycin, aclarubicin, actinomycin D, amrubicin,annamycin, elsamitrucin, galarubicin, nemorubicin, neocarzinostatin,peplomycin, piarubicin, rebeccamycin, stimalamer, streptozocin,valrubicin and zinostatin); antimitotic agents (for example vincaalkaloids like vincristine, vinblastine, vindesine and vinorelbine andtaxoids like taxol, docetaxol (Taxotere), and paclitaxel and polokinaseinhibitors); proteasome inhibitors, for example carfilzomib andbortezomib; interferon therapy; and topoisomerase inhibitors (forexample epipodophyllotoxins like etoposide and teniposide, aclarubicin,amonafide, belotecan, 10-hydroxycamptothecin, 9-aminocamptothecin,diflomotecan, edotecarin, exatecan, gimatecan, lurtotecan, prarubicin,pixantrone, rubitecan, sobuzoxane, SN-38, tafluposide, amsacrine,topotecan, mitoxantrone and camptothecin) and adjuvants used incombination with these therapies, for example folinic acid;(ii) cytostatic agents such as antioestrogens (for example tamoxifen,fulvestrant, toremifene, raloxifene, droloxifene, lasofoxifeneandiodoxyfene), antiandrogens (for example bicalutamide, mifepristone,flutamide, nilutamide, casodex and cyproterone acetate), LHRHantagonists or LHRH agonists (for example goserelin, leuprorelin andbuserelin), progestogens (for example megestrol acetate), aromataseinhibitors (for example as anastrozole, letrozole, vorazole andexemestane) and inhibitors of Soc-reductase such as finasteride;(iii) anti-invasion agents, for example dasatinib and bosutinib(SKI-606), and metalloproteinase inhibitors, inhibitors of urokinaseplasminogen activator receptor function or antibodies to Heparanase;(iv) inhibitors of growth factor function: for example such inhibitorsinclude growth factor antibodies and growth factor receptor antibodies,for example the anti-erbB2 antibody trastuzumab [Herceptin™], theanti-EGFR antibody panitumumab, the anti-erbB1 antibody cetuximab,tyrosine kinase inhibitors, for example inhibitors of the epidermalgrowth factor family (for example EGFR family tyrosine kinase inhibitorssuch as gefitinib, erlotinib and6-acrylamido-A/-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-7-(3-morpholinopropoxy)-quinazolin-4-amine(CI 1033), erbB2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such aslapatinib/GW-572016); ErbB2 inhibitors (for example GW-28297, 2C4,pertuzumab, TAK-165, AR-209, and 2B-1); inhibitors of the hepatocytegrowth factor family; inhibitors of the insulin growth factor family;modulators of protein regulators of cell apoptosis (for example Bcl-2inhibitors); inhibitors of the platelet-derived growth factor familysuch as imatinib and/or nilotinib (AMN107); inhibitors ofserine/threonine kinases (for example Ras/Raf signalling inhibitors suchas famesyl transferase inhibitors, for example sorafenib, tipifamib andlonafamib), inhibitors of cell signalling through MEK and/or AKTkinases, c-kit inhibitors, abl kinase inhibitors, PI3 kinase inhibitors,Pt3 kinase inhibitors, CSF-1 R kinase inhibitors, IGF receptor, kinaseinhibitors; aurora kinase inhibitors and cyclin dependent kinaseinhibitors such as CDK2 and/or CDK4 inhibitors;(v) antiangiogenic agents such as those which inhibit the effects ofvascular endothelial growth factor, for example the anti-vascularendothelial cell growth factor antibody bevacizumab (Avastin™); COXIIinhibitors (for example Arcoxia (etoricoxib), Bextra (valdecoxib),Celebrex (celecoxib), Paracoxib Vioxx (rofecoxib)); MMP inhibitors (forexample MMP-2 inhibitors, MMP-9 inhibitors, AG-3340, RO 32-3555, and RS13-0830); thalidomide; lenalidomide; and for example, a VEGF receptor(for example SU-1 1248, SU-5416, SU-668, and angiozyme), tyrosine kinaseinhibitors (such as vandetanib, vatalanib, sunitinib, axitinib andpazopanib); acitretin; fenretinide; zoledronic acid; angiostatin;aplidine; cilengtide; A-4; endostatin; halofuginome; rebimastat;removab; revlimid; squalamine; ukrain; and vitaxincombretastatin;(vi) gene therapy approaches, including for example approaches toreplace aberrant genes such as aberrant p53 or aberrant BRCA1 or BRCA2;(vii) immunotherapy approaches, including for example antibody therapysuch as alemtuzumab, rituximab, ibritumomab tiuxetan (Zevalin®) andofatumumab; interferons such as interferon a; interleukins such as IL-2(aldesleukin); interleukin inhibitors for example IRAK4 inhibitors;cancer vaccines including prophylactic and treatment vaccines such asHPV vaccines, for example Gardasil, Cervarix, Oncophage and Sipuleucel-T(Provenge); interferons, such as interferon alpha, interferon alpha-2a,interferon alpha-2b, interferon beta, interferon gamma-1 a, andinterferon gamma-n; PF3512676; Filgrastim (Neupogen); lentinan;sizofilan; TheraCys; ubenimex; WF-10; BAM-002; dacarbazine; daclizumab;denileukin; gemtuzumab; ozogamicin; imiquimod; lenograstim; melanomavaccine (Corixa); molgramostim; OncoVAX-CL: sargramostim; tasonermin;tecleukin; thymalasin; tositumomab; Virulizin: Z-100; epratuzumab;mitumomab; oregovomab; pemtumomab; and toll-like receptor modulators forexample TLR-7 or TLR-9 agonists; and(viii) cytotoxic agents for example fludaribine (fludara), cladribine,pentostatin (Nipent™), edotecarin, SU-1 1248, paclitaxel, Erbitux, andirinotecan;(ix) steroids such as corticosteroids, including glucocorticoids andmineralocorticoids, for example aclometasone, aclometasone dipropionate,aldosterone, amcinonide, beclomethasone, beclomethasone dipropionate,betamethasone, betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone sodiumphosphate, betamethasone valerate, budesonide, clobetasone, clobetasonebutyrate, clobetasol propionate, cloprednol, cortisone, cortisoneacetate, cortivazol, deoxycortone, desonide, desoximetasone,dexamethasone, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, dexamethasoneisonicotinate, difluorocortolone, fluclorolone, flumethasone,flunisolide, fluocinolone, fluocinolone acetonide, fluocinonide,fluocortin butyl, fluorocortisone, fluorocortolone, fluocortolonecaproate, fluocortolone pivalate, fluorometholone, fluprednidene,fluprednidene acetate, flurandrenolone, fluticasone, fluticasonepropionate, halcinonide, hydrocortisone, hydrocortisone acetate,hydrocortisone butyrate, hydrocortisone aceponate, hydrocortisonebuteprate, hydrocortisone valerate, icomethasone, icomethasone enbutate,meprednisone, methylprednisolone, mometasone paramethasone, mometasonefuroate monohydrate, prednicarbate, prednisolone, prednisone,tixocortol, tixocortol pivalate, triamcinolone, triamcinolone acetonide,triamcinolone alcohol and their respective pharmaceutically acceptablederivatives. A combination of steroids may be used, for example acombination of two or more steroids mentioned in this paragraph;(x) targeted therapies, for example PI3Kd inhibitors, for exampleidelalisib and perfosine;(xi) agents that modulate DNA damage response, for example inhibitors ofPARP, DNAPK, ATM, ATR, for example olaparib, niraparib, iniparib,talazoparib and veliparib.(xii) and additional active agents such as estramustine phosphate,fludarabine phosphate, famesyl transferase inhibitors, PDGFr,streptozocin, strontium-89, suramin, hormonal therapies (for exampleLupron, doxercalciferol, fadrozole, formestane and trelstar), supportivecare products (for example, Filgrastim (Neupogen), ondansetron (Zofran),Fragmin, Procrit, Aloxi and Emend), biological response modifiers (e.g.Krestin, lentinan, sizofiran, picibanil and ubenimex), alitretinoin,ampligen, atrasenten, bexarotene, bosentan, calcitriol, exisulind,fotemustine, ibandronic acid, miltefosine, 1-asparaginase, procarbazine,dacarbazine, hydroxycarbamide, pegaspargase, tazarotne, TLK-286,Velcade, Tarceva, tretinoin.

The combination therapies defined herein may be achieved by way of thesimultaneous, sequential or separate dosing of the individual componentsof the treatment. Such combination products employ the compounds of thisinvention within a therapeutically effective dosage range describedherein and the other pharmaceutically-active agent within its approveddosage range.

Herein, where the term “combination” is used it is to be understood thatthis refers to simultaneous, separate or sequential administration. Inone aspect of the invention “combination” refers to simultaneousadministration. In another aspect of the invention “combination” refersto separate administration. In a further aspect of the invention“combination” refers to sequential administration. Where theadministration is sequential or separate, the delay in administering thesecond component should not be such as to lose the beneficial effect ofthe combination.

In some embodiments in which a combination treatment is used, the amountof the compound of the invention and the amount of the otherpharmaceutically active agent(s) are, when combined, therapeuticallyeffective to treat a targeted disorder in the patient. In this context,the combined amounts are “therapeutically effective amount” if they are,when combined, sufficient to reduce or completely alleviate symptoms orother detrimental effects of the disorder; cure the disorder; reverse,completely stop, or slow the progress of the disorder; or reduce therisk of the disorder getting worse. Typically, such amounts may bedetermined by one skilled in the art by, for example, starting with thedosage range described in this specification for the compound of theinvention and an approved or otherwise published dosage range(s) of theother pharmaceutically active compound(s).

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided apharmaceutical product comprising a compound of the invention, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as defined herein and anadditional active agent for the treatment of a condition which ismodulated by CaMK1 family kinase signaling. The additional active agentmay be an anti-tumour agent as defined herein.

In an embodiment there is provided a pharmaceutical product comprising acompound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofas defined herein and an additional active agent for the treatment of acondition which is modulated by CaMK1D kinase signaling. The additionalactive agent may be an anti-tumour agent as defined herein.

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided amethod of treatment of a condition modulated by CaMK1 family kinasesignaling comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount ofa compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof simultaneously, sequentially or separately with an additionalanti-tumour agent, as defined herein, to a patient in need thereof.

In an embodiment the condition is a condition modulated by CaMK1 D.

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided acompound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereoffor use simultaneously, sequentially or separately with an additionalanti-tumour agent as defined herein, in the treatment of a conditionmodulated by CaMK1 family kinase signaling. In an embodiment thecondition is a condition modulated by CaMK1 D.

According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a use ofthe compound of the invention in combination with an anti-tumour agentas herein described. The compound of the invention may be usedsimultaneously, sequentially or separately with the additionalanti-tumour agent. The use may be in a single combination productcomprising the compound of the invention and the anti-tumour agent.

According to a further aspect there is provided a method of providing acombination product, wherein the method comprises providing a compoundof the invention simultaneously, sequentially or separately with ananti-tumour agent, as defined herein. The method may comprise combiningthe compound of the invention and the anti-tumour agent in a singledosage form. Alternatively the method may comprise providing theanti-tumour agent as separate dosage forms.

The compound of the invention may also be used be used in combinationwith radiotherapy. Suitable radiotherapy treatments include, for exampleX-ray therapy, proton beam therapy or electron beam therapies.Radiotherapy may also encompase the use of radionuclide agents, forexample ¹³¹I, ³²P, ⁹⁰Y, ⁸⁹Sr, ¹⁵³Sm or ²²³Ra. Such radionuclidetherapies are well known and commercially available.

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided acompound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofas defined hereinbefore for use in the treatment of cancer conjointlywith radiotherapy.

According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided amethod of treatment of a human or animal subject suffering from a cancercomprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effectiveamount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof simultaneously, sequentially or separately withradiotherapy.

Synthesis

In the description of the synthetic methods described herein and in thereferenced synthetic methods that are used to prepare the staringmaterials, it is to be understood that all proposed reaction conditions,including choice of solvent, reaction atmosphere, reaction temperature,duration of the experiment and workup procedures, can be selected by aperson skilled in the art.

It is understood by one skilled in the art of organic synthesis that thefunctionality present on various portions of the molecule must becompatible with the reagents and reaction conditions utilised.

Necessary starting materials may be obtained by standard procedures oforganic chemistry. The preparation of such starting materials isdescribed in conjunction with the following representative processvariants and within the accompanying Examples. Alternatively necessarystarting materials are obtainable by analogous procedures to thoseillustrated which are within the ordinary skill of an organic chemist.

All of the reactions described herein and the preparations of novelstarting materials used in the preceding methods are conventional andappropriate reagents and reaction conditions for their performance orpreparation as well as procedures for isolating the desired productswill be well-known to those skilled in the art with reference toliterature precedents and the examples and preparations hereto.

It will be appreciated that during the synthesis of the compounds of theinvention in the processes defined below, or during the synthesis ofcertain starting materials, it may be desirable to protect certainsubstituent groups to prevent their undesired reaction. The skilledchemist will appreciate when such protection is required, and how suchprotecting groups may be put in place, and later removed. In such acase, any compatible protecting radical can be used. In particularmethods of protection and deprotection such as those described by T. W.GREENE (Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, A. Wiley-IntersciencePublication, 1981) or by P. J. Kocienski (Protecting groups, GeorgThieme Verlag, 1994), can be used. Protecting groups may be removed byany convenient method described in the literature or known to theskilled chemist as appropriate for the removal of the protecting groupin question, such methods being chosen so as to effect removal of theprotecting group with the minimum disturbance of groups elsewhere in themolecule.

Thus, if reactants include, for example, groups such as amino, carboxyor hydroxy it may be desirable to protect the group in some of thereactions mentioned herein.

By way of example, a suitable protecting group for an amino oralkylamino group is, for example, an acyl group, for example an alkanoylgroup such as acetyl or trifluoroacetyl, an alkoxycarbonyl group, forexample a methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl or t-butoxycarbonyl group, anarylmethoxycarbonyl group, for example benzyloxycarbonyl, or an aroylgroup, for example benzoyl.

The deprotection conditions for the above protecting groups necessarilyvary with the choice of protecting group. Thus, for example, an acylgroup such as an alkanoyl or alkoxycarbonyl group or an aroyl group maybe removed by, for example, hydrolysis with a suitable base such as analkali metal hydroxide, for example lithium or sodium hydroxide.Alternatively an acyl group such as a tert-butoxycarbonyl group may beremoved, for example, by treatment with a suitable acid as hydrochloric,sulfuric or phosphoric acid or trifluoroacetic acid and anarylmethoxycarbonyl group such as a benzyloxycarbonyl group may beremoved, for example, by hydrogenation over a catalyst such aspalladium-on-carbon, or by treatment with a Lewis acid for exampleBF₃.OEt₂. A suitable alternative protecting group for a primary aminogroup is, for example, a phthaloyl group which may be removed bytreatment with an alkylamine, for example dimethylaminopropylamine, orwith hydrazine.

A suitable protecting group for a hydroxy group is, for example, an acylgroup, for example an alkanoyl group such as acetyl, an aroyl group, forexample benzoyl, or an arylmethyl group, for example benzyl. Thedeprotection conditions for the above protecting groups will necessarilyvary with the choice of protecting group. Thus, for example, an acylgroup such as an alkanoyl or an aroyl group may be removed, for example,by hydrolysis with a suitable base such as an alkali metal hydroxide,for example lithium, sodium hydroxide or ammonia. Alternatively anarylmethyl group such as a benzyl group may be removed, for example, byhydrogenation over a catalyst such as palladium-on-carbon.

A suitable protecting group for a carboxy group is, for example, anesterifying group, for example a methyl or an ethyl group which may beremoved, for example, by hydrolysis with a base such as sodiumhydroxide, or for example a t-butyl group which may be removed, forexample, by treatment with an acid, for example an organic acid such astrifluoroacetic acid, or for example a benzyl group which may beremoved, for example, by hydrogenation over a catalyst such aspalladium-on-carbon.

Resins may also be used as a protecting group.

EXAMPLES HPLC Method 1

Performed on a Shimadzu UFLCXR system coupled to an Applied BiosystemsAP12000. Column maintained at 40° C. Column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX3□m-110A C18, 50×2 mm. Total flow rate 0.5 mL/min. UV detection at 220nm (channel 2) and 254 nm (channel 1). Gradient: Pre-equilibration runfor one min at 5% B; then method run: 5 to 98% solvent B in 2 min, 98% Bfor 2 min, 98 to 5% B in 0.5 min then 5% for one min. Acid method:Solvent A=0.1% Formic Acid in water; solvent B=0.1% Formic Acid in MeCN.

HPLC Method 2

Performed on an Agilent HPLC. Column: Waters X-Select C18 2.5 μm, 4.6×30mm, using standard acidic (0.1% Formic acid) 4 min method, 5-95%MeCN/water, UV detection at 254 nm).

HPLC Method 3

Performed on a Waters ACQUITY UPLC with PDA detector scanning between210-400 nm. Mass spectral data was obtained using a Waters ACQUITY QDadetector scanning in the positive (ES+) and negative (ES−) modes betweenm/z 100-650. Samples were passed through a Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C181.7 μm 2.1×50 mm column coupled to a Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18VanGuard precolumn 2.1×5 mm. Gradient: Pre-equilibration run for 30 s at5% B; then method run: 5 to 95% solvent B in 2 min, 95% B for 30 s, 95to 5% B in 6 s then 5% B for 54 s. The column was maintained at 40° C.Acid method: Solvent A=0.1% Formic Acid in water; solvent B=MeCN. Basemethod: Solvent A=0.1% ammonium hydroxide in water; solvent B=MeCN.

HPLC Method 4

Performed on an Agilent HPLC. Column: Waters X-Bridge C18 2.5 μm, 4.6×30mm, using standard basic (0.1% ammonium bicarbonate) 4 min method, 5-95%MeCN/water, UV detection at 254 nm).

Example 1:2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 1-1:2-chloro-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenol (2.42 g, 14.58 mmol) was added to a solutionof 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (3.11 g, 16.20 mmol) and DIPEA(3.39 mL, 19.44 mmol) in DMF (20 mL). The reaction was stirred atambient temperature (hereafter referred to as RT). Upon completeconsumption of starting material (After 1 h the reaction was complete)the reaction was diluted with water (30 mL) and EtOAc (30 mL); Thelayers were partitioned and the aqueous layer was extracted again withEtOAc (2×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (100mL), dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated under reduced pressure. No furtherpurification was required. (5.21 g, 95%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 322;t_(R)=1.82 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 1-2:2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Piperidin-3-amine, 2HCl (0.220 g, 1.271 mmol) was added to a solution of2-chloro-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.389g, 1.211 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (hereafter referred to as DCM, 100 mL). Thereaction was stirred at RT for 1 h and filtered, washing with DCM (100mL) to give 2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.300 g, 61.1%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 386.2;t_(R)=1.06 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 1-3:2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.3-(tert-butyl)aniline (0.058 g, 0.389 mmol) was charged into microwavevessle containing2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.06 g, 0.156 mmol) in dioxane (1 mL) and 1MHCl (aq) (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in the microwave(CEM, 150° C., full W) for 45 min. The crude mixture was loaded onto anSCX cartridge, washed with MeOH (4 column volumes) and eluted with 1%NH₃ in MeOH (4 column volumes). The ammonical MeOH layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography ((10% 0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford the titlecompound. (3 mg, 5%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.72 (s,1H), 7.41 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=7.8,2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (dd, J=12.6, 3.9 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H),3.18-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.96 (dd, J=12.7, 9.4 Hz, 1H), 2.85-2.78 (m, 1H),2.07-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.39 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H);m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 369; t_(R)=2.01 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 2:2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared from2-((2-aminoethyl)(methyl)amino)-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)pyrimidine-5-carboxamideby an analogous method to example 1 (3 mg, 4%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ8.53 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 4.66-4.51(m, 2H), 3.19-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.97 (dd, J=12.7, 9.3 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.78 (m,1H), 2.09-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.59-1.41 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s,18H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 425; t_(R)=2.47 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 3-1:2-chloro-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Toa solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (2 mmol, 384 mg) inTHF (10 mL) was added 3,5-di-tert-butylaniline (2.2 mmol, 452 mg)followed by DIPEA (2.2 mmol, 385 uL) and the suspension heated at 50° C.for 24 h. Saturated NH₄Cl was added and the crude extracted with EtOAc(3×). The organic phases were combined, washed with brine and dried onNa₂SO₄. The organic phase was filtered and the solvents evaporated undervacuum. The crude material was purified by chromatography on silica,using a gradient DCM/THF to provide the title compound as a white solid.¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.39 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H),7.92 (s, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (br t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 1.29(s, 9H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 361.2/363.3; t_(R)=3.27 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 3-2: Tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a suspension of2-chloro-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.5mmol) in THF (8 mL) was added DIPEA (0.55 mmol, 100 uL) followed bytert-butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.5 mmol, 100 mg). Thesuspension formed was stirred at RT for 60 h. Saturated NH₄Cl was addedand the crude was extracted with EtOAc (3×). The organic phases werecombined, washed with brine and dried on Na₂SO₄. The organic phase wasfiltered and the solvents evaporated under vacuum to provide the titlecompound, which was directly used in step 3-3. m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 525.3;t_(R)=3.22 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 3-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamatewas dissolved in DCM (1 mL) and an excess of HCl in dioxane (4M, 5 mL)was added. After 1 h Et₂O (excess) was added to precipitate the productas the HCl salt. The solid was centrifuged and the supernatantdiscarded. The solid was re-suspended in pure Et₂O and centrifuged again(2×). The solid was dried under vacuum to give the hydrochloride salt ofthe title compound as a white solid (0.032 g, 63%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,MeOD) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),4.67-4.54 (m, 2H), 3.19-3.14 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.80 (m,1H), 2.08-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.41 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s,18H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 425; t_(R)=1.81 min. HPLC Method 2.

Examples 4-10 were prepared by an analogous method to example 3.

Example 4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

(0.040 g, 73.3%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.08 (t, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.21 (ddd, J=7.4, 2.0, 1.3 Hz, 1H),4.67-4.60 (m, 1H), 4.54 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.19-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.96 (dd,J=12.7, 9.4 Hz, 1H), 2.81-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.03 (br s, 1H), 1.84 (br s,1H), 1.77 (s, 6H), 1.64-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.49-1.36 (m, 1H); m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 380; t_(R)=1.66 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

(5 mg, 45.1%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 9.08 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H),7.67-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 1H), 4.62 (s, 1H), 3.16-3.10(m, 4H), 2.99-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.09 (br s, 1H), 1.89-1.86 (m, 1H),1.65-1.59 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.44 (m, 1H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 391; t_(R)=1.30min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 6:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-methyl-3-(piperidin-1-ylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

(0.025 g, 19.2%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H),7.39-7.22 (m, 2H), 4.80 (s, 1H), 4.63 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 1H), 3.25-2.96 (m,6H), 2.87-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.07-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.82 (m,1H), 1.65-1.52 (m, 6H), 1.46-1.38 (m, 1H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 474;t_(R)=1.89 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 7:(R)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 50° C., 24 h; Step 2: THF, DIPEA, 16 h, RT; Step 3:HCl in dioxane (4M), RT. m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 425.3; t_(R)=2.44 min. HPLCMethod 1.

Example 8:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(tert-butyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 12 h, RT (48 mg, 43%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.59(s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 4.63 (d,J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 4.50 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 1H), 3.19 (t, J=10.9 Hz, 1H),3.08-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.86 (s, 1H), 2.06 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 1H), 1.82 (s, 1H),1.67-1.43 (m, 3H), 1.38 (s, 9H); m/z (ES HRMS) C₁₉H₂₈N₇O calc 370.2355,found [MH]⁺ 370.2354.

Example 9:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.19 (s, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J=1.4Hz, 2H), 8.25 (br s, 3H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.60 (br s, 1H), 3.61 (br s,1H), 4.23 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H), 3.35 (s, 6H), 3.20 (br s, 1H), 2.09-2.01(m, 1H), 1.87-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.51 (m, 1H). m/z(ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 469.3; t_(R)=1.96 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 10:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.31 (m, 2H),7.28-7.16 (m, 4H), 6.97 (dt, J=7.0, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.69-4.38 (m, 2H),3.07-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.06-1.84 (m, 1H),1.80-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.54-1.22 (m, 2H). HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calc C₂₃H₂₇N₆O403.2246 found 403.2252.

Example 11:4-((3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)amino)-2-((3S,5R)-3,5-diaminopiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidedihydrochloride

Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 using Boc-cis-3,5diaminopiperidine (synthesised according to D. Wall et al. Bioorg. &Med. Chem. Lett. 17 (2007) 1206-1210). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 440.5;t_(R)=2.12 min. HPLC Method 1. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 1H),7.39-7.37 (m, 3H), 3.58-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.13 (m, 2H), 2.67-2.57 (m,2H), 1.97-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 18H).

Example 12:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

1-(3-Amino-phenyl)-piperidin-2-one (0.099 g, 0.52 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.100 g, 0.52 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(10 mL) and DMF (1 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 3 h andthen left to cool to RT. Triethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) andtert-butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.104 g, 0.52 mmol) were addedand the mixture was heated to 50° C. for a further 2 h. EtOAc (40 mL)was added and the solution washed sequentially with water (5×20 mL) andbrine (20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product from twodisplacements which was used without further purification. The crudeproduct (0.054 g, 0.126 mmol) was dissolved in dioxane (5.4 mL) followedby the drop-wise addition of 4M HCl in dioxane (1 mL). The reactionmixture was stirred at RT for 8 h. Hexane (20 mL) was added and theresulting solid was filtered and washed with additional portions ofhexane (3×10 mL) to give the hydrochloride salt of the title compound asa white solid (0.025 g, 11%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.00 (br s,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.63-8.28 (m, 4H), 7.90-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.38 (m,1H), 7.33 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.00 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.58 (m, 2H),3.46-3.17 (m, 3H), 2.48-2.37 (m, 2H), 2.11-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.79 (m,5H), 1.79-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.2 (m, 1H), 0.89-0.79(m, 1H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 410.0; t_(R)=1.67 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Example 13:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

1-(3-Aminophenyl)pyrrolidin-2-one (0.100 g, 0.52 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.100 g, 0.52 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(10 mL) and DMF (1 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h andthen left to cool to RT. EtOAc (40 mL) was added and the solution washedsequentially with water (5×20 mL) and brine (20 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the crude product from one displacement (0.100 g, 58%), whichwas used in the next step without further purification. The crudeproduct,2-chloro-4-((3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(80 mg, 0.24 mmol), tert-butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.049 g,0.24 mmol) and triethylamine (0.04 mL, 0.29 mmol) were dissolved inanhydrous DMF (5 mL) and heated to 50° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixturewas allowed to cool to RT whereupon a white solid precipitated. Hexane(20 mL) was added and the suspension stirred for 10 min. The solid wasfiltered and dissolved in Et₂O (5 mL), 4M HCl in dioxane (1 mL) wasadded and the mixture stirred at RT for 64 h. The resulting suspensionwas filtered and the solid washed with hexane (10 mL) and dried to givethe hydrochloride salt of the title compound as a white solid (0.040 g,18%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.01 (br s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H),8.57-8.08 (m, 4H), 7.80-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.21 (m,2H), 4.50 (app d, J=16 Hz, 1H), 4.34-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.86 (t, J=8.0 Hz,2H), 3.55-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.41 (app t, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 3.36-3.19 (m, 1H),2.53 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 2.13-2.00 (m, 3H), 1.90-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.66(m, 1H), 1.64-1.50 (m, 1H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 396.0; t_(R)=1.64min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 14:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(3-methyl-2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

1-(3-Aminophenyl)-3-methylimidazolidin-2-one (0.100 g, 0.52 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.100 g, 0.52 mmol), triethylamine(0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (9 mL) and DMF(2 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h and then left to coolto RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.104 g, 0.52 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were added and the reaction mixturewas heated at 50° C. for a further 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was leftto cool to RT whereupon a white solid precipitated. The solid wasfiltered, washed with MeOH (5 mL) and dried to give the crude productwhich was used without further purification (0.134 g, 50%). The crudeproduct (0.113 g, 0.22 mmol) was dissolved in Et₂O (10 mL) followed bythe drop-wise addition of 4M HCl in dioxane (2.0 mL). The resultingmixture was stirred at RT overnight and the suspension filtered to givethe hydrochloride salt of the title compound as a white solid (0.098 g,99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.19 (br s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H),8.67-8.37 (m, 3H), 8.36-8.13 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.06 (m,2H), 4.40 (app d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.15-4.05 (m, 1H), 3.81 (t, J=8.0 Hz,2H), 3.74-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.61-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.47 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),3.39-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.72 (m, 2H),1.67-1.53 (m, 1H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 411.0; t_(R)=1.66 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Example 15:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

3-(3-Aminophenyl)oxazolidin-2-one (0.093 g, 0.52 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.100 g, 0.52 mmol), triethylamine(0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (9 mL) and DMF(2 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h and then left to coolto RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.104 g, 0.52 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were added and the reaction mixturewas heated at 50° C. overnight. EtOAc (40 mL) was added and the solutionwashed sequentially with water (5×20 mL) and brine (20 mL). The organicphase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the crude product from two displacements which was usedwithout further purification. The crude product was dissolved in Et₂O(10 mL) followed by the drop-wise addition of 4M HCl in dioxane (5.0mL). The suspension was stirred at RT for 4 h, filtered and dried togive the hydrochloride salt of the title compound as a white solid(0.195 g, 83%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.13 (br s, 1H), 8.75 (s,1H), 8.54-8.29 (m, 3H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.29 (app t,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (t, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 4.48-4.38 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.13 (m,1H), 4.09 (t, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.63-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.45 (app t, J=13.2 Hz,1H), 3.36-3.20 (m, 1H), 2.12-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.66-1.47(m, 1H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 398.0; t_(R)=1.56 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Example 16:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((6-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (81 mg, 0.42 mmol),6-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-amine hydrochloride (100 mg, 0.42 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.17 mL, 0.92 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) was stirred at50° C. for 5 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (84 mg, 0.42mmol) and triethylamine (0.07 mL, 0.46 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (3:7)] affordingtert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((6-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamateas a white solid (100 mg, 46%). This was suspended into a mixture ofdioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4N HCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. Thesuspension was stirred at RT overnight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) andthe precipitate was filtered under reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O(ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. The hydrochloride salt of the titlecompound was isolated as a white solid (80 mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,MeOD) δ 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.48 (m, 4H), 7.41 (app. t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H),7.37-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.40-4.27 (m, 1H), 4.11-4.00(m, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.78-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.46 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.15(m, 1H), 2.02-1.66 (m, 3H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 419.0; t_(R)=2.31 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Base).

Example 17:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-methyl-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 17-1: (3-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)(morpholino)methanone.3-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid (0.368 g, 2.03 mmol) was dissolved inthionyl chloride (5.0 mL, excess) and the mixture heated to reflux for 2h under an argon atmosphere. Excess thionyl chloride was removed underreduced pressure and the acid chloride was dissolved in anhydrous DCM(5.0 mL). The solution of acid chloride was added drop-wise to a flaskcontaining morpholine (0.20 mL, 2.29 mmol), triethylamine (0.31 mL, 2.22mmol) and anhydrous DCM (5.0 mL) at 0° C. The cooling bath was removedand the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. DCM (20 mL) wasadded and the organic solution was washed sequentially with water (2×20mL), saturated solution of NH₄Cl (20 mL) and saturated solution ofNaHCO₃ (20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product, which waspurified by flash column chromatography (EtOAc) to give the titlecompound as a white solid (0.415 g, 82%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.09(s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 3.94-3.29 (m, 8H), 2.50 (s, 3H).¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 168.1, 148.2, 141.0, 136.9, 134.0, 125.3,119.5, 66.9, 48.4 (broadened), 42.8 (broadened), 21.5.

Step 17-2: (3-amino-5-methylphenyl)(morpholino)methanone. Iron powder(0.124 g, 2.22 mmol) was added portion-wise to EtOH (2.0 mL) followed byconcentrated HCl (aq) (0.04 mL). The mixture was heated at 65° C. for 2h and then allowed to cool to 50° C. 25% NH₄Cl (aq) solution (0.64 mL)was added drop-wise followed by a solution of(3-Methyl-5-nitrophenyl)(morpholino)methanone (0.200 g, 0.80 mmol) inEtOH (4.0 mL). The mixture was reheated to 65° C. for 4 h and allowed tocool to RT. The reaction mixture was filtered through a pad of Celite®under reduced pressure using MeOH (30 mL). The filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the crude product purified by flash columnchromatography (1:4 hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound as acolourless semi-solid (0.086, 49%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.55 (s,1H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 95-3.3 (m, 8H), 2.25 (s, 3H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 221.0; t_(R)=1.51 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 17-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-methyl-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(3-Amino-5-methylphenyl)(morpholino)methanone (0.127 g, 0.58 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.111 g, 0.58 mmol), triethylamine(0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (9 mL) and DMF(2 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 1 h and then left to coolto RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.116 g, 0.58 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were added and the reaction mixturewas heated at 50° C. for 2 h. EtOAc (3 mL) was added and the crudeproduct from two displacements was precipitated using hexane (30 mL).The resulting product was filtered and dried and used in the next stepwithout further purification (0.144 g, 46%). The crude product (0.098 g,0.18 mmol) was dissolved in dioxane (10 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (2.0mL) was added drop-wise. The reaction mixture was stirred at RTovernight and hexane (20 mL) was added. The resulting solid wasfiltered, washed with additional portions of hexane (3×5 mL) and driedto give the hydrochloride salt of the title compound as a white solid(0.087 g, quantitative). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.96 (br s, 1H),8.77 (s, 1H), 8.65-8.32 (m, 3H), 8.00-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.47(s, 1H), 7.01 (s, 1H), 4.46-4.29 (m, 1H), 4.21-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.17(m, 11H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.12-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.66-1.49(m, 1H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 440.0; t_(R)=1.66 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Example 18:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-bromo-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 18-1: (S)-methyl3-bromo-5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoate.To a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (1.11 g,5.78 mmol) and DIPEA (1.11 mL, 6.36 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) wasadded methyl 3-amino-5-bromobenzoate (1.397 g, 6.07 mmol). The reactionwas heated to 80° C. and stirred for 2 h, then allowed to cool to RT.(S)-tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (1.216 g, 6.07 mmol) and DIPEA(1.108 mL, 6.36 mmol) were added and the solution was reheated to 80° C.for 30 min, then allowed to cool again. The reaction mixture was dilutedwith water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (8-10% MeOH/DCM) to afford (S)-methyl3-bromo-5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoate.(1.3 g, 40.9%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 549.1, 551.1; t_(R)=2.45 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 18-2:(S)-3-bromo-5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoicacid. To a stirred solution of (S)-methyl3-bromo-5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoate (0.648 g, 1.179 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and methanol (1 mL) wasadded lithium hydroxide (0.282 g, 11.79 mmol) in water (10 mL) and theresulting mixture was stirred at RT for 18 h. The reaction was dilutedwith 1M HCl (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The material was used directly in the nextstep, assuming 100%. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 535.0, 536.9; t_(R)=2.08 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 18-3: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-bromo-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of(S)-3-bromo-5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoicacid (0.631 g, 1.179 mmol) and HATU (0.493 g, 1.296 mmol) in DMF (10 mL)was added DIPEA (0.412 mL, 2.357 mmol) followed by morpholine (0.112 mL,1.296 mmol). The reaction was stirred at RT for 4 h, then diluted withwater (50 mL). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL)and the combined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (0-10% MeOH/DCM) to afford(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-bromo-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(0.501 g, 69%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 604.0, 606.0; t_(R)=1.94 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 18-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-bromo-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. To a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-bromo-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.03 g, 0.050 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added hydrogen chloride(4M in 1,4-dioxane, 0.248 mL, 0.993 mmol) and the solution was stirredat RT for 20 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum andpurified by chromatography on silica gel (0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-bromo-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(7 mg, 25%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.08 (br s, 1H),7.82 (br s, 1H), 7.27 (t, 1H, J=1.6 Hz), 4.69-4.62 (m, 1H), 4.57-4.46(m, 1H), 3.90-3.40 (br m, 8H), 3.18-3.06 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.80 (m, 2H),2.11-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.52-1.41 (m,1H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 504.1, 506.2; t_(R)=1.59 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 19:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-chloro-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 19-1: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′-chloro-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-bromo-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.054 g, 0.089 mmol), sodium bicarbonate (0.023 g, 0.268 mmol) and(2-chlorophenyl)boronic acid (0.015 g, 0.098 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1.5mL) and water (0.5 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂dppf(3.27 mg, 4.47 μmol) was added and purging was continued for a further10 min. The reaction was then heated to 90° C. and stirred undernitrogen for 4 h, then allowed to cool. The mixture was diluted withwater (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (0-10% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford(S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′-chloro-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(0.028 g, 48.8%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 636.0, 638.1; t_(R)=2.12 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 19-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-chloro-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 18 (0.012 mg, 47.5%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.01 (br s, 1H), 7.78 (br s, 1H),7.56-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.36 (m, 3H), 7.16 (t, 1H, J=1.5 Hz), 6.69-4.60(m, 1H), 4.58-4.41 (m, 1H), 3.92-3.48 (br m, 8H), 3.11-3.00 (m, 1H),2.94-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.36 (m,2H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 536.2; t_(R)=1.42 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 20:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′,6′-dimethyl-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 20-1: (S)-methyl5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2′,6′-dimethyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate.Prepared by an analogous method to step 19-1, using(2,6-dimethylphenyl)boronic acid (1.1 eq). 90° C., 1 h. (0.139 g,41.4%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 575.1; t_(R)=2.69 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 20-2:(S)-5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2′,6′-dimethyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid.To a stirred solution of (S)-methyl5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2′,6′-dimethyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate(0.139 g, 0.24 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added sodium hydroxide (0.097 g,2.42 mmol) in water (5 mL). Methanol (1 mL) was added and the solutionwas stirred for 16 h at RT. The reaction mixture was quenched byaddition of 1M phosphoric acid to pH 4-5, and then diluted with water(20 mL). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL) and thecombined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-5-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-2′,6′-dimethyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylicacid. (0.125 g, 89%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 561.3; t_(R)=2.31 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 20-3: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′,6′-dimethyl-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.Prepared by an analogous method to step 18-3. (3 h, RT). (0.11 g, 79%).m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 630.3; t_(R)=2.24 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 20-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′,6′-dimethyl-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to step 18-4. (18 h, RT). (0.03 g,31.4%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.91 (br s, 1H), 7.65 (s,1H), 7.21-7.11 (m, 3H), 6.88 (t, 1H, J=1.5 Hz), 4.64-4.56 (m, 1H),4.56-4.40 (m, 1H), 4.90-3.45 (m, 8H), 3.04-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.68 (m,2H), 2.09 (d, 6H, J=2.3 Hz), 2.05-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.65 (m, 1H),1.56-1.29 (m, 2H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 530.3; t_(R)=1.45 min. HPLC Method2.

Example 21:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 21-1: 5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid. A stirred solutionof bromobenzene (1.669 mL, 15.89 mmol),(3-(methoxycarbonyl)-5-nitrophenyl)boronic acid (3.25 g, 14.45 mmol) andsodium bicarbonate (3.64 g, 43.3 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) and water(30 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂dppf (0.521 g, 0.722mmol) was then added and purging was continued for a further 10 min. Thereaction was heated to 100° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 6 h. Thereaction was then allowed to cool, diluted with 1M HCl (100 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL) and DCM (100 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (0-50% EtOAc/isohexane) to afford5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid. (1.755 g, 49%). m/z (M+H)⁺(ES⁺) 244.0; t_(R)=2.38 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 21-2: Morpholino(5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)methanone.

To a stirred solution of 5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid(0.825 g, 3.39 mmol) and HATU (1.419 g, 3.73 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) wasadded DIPEA (1.185 mL, 6.78 mmol) followed by morpholine (0.322 mL, 3.73mmol). The reaction was stirred at RT for 1 h. The mixture was dilutedwith water (50 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with 1M HCl (200 mL), sat. sodiumbicarbonate (200 mL) and brine (2×200 mL). The organic phase was thendried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum.The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (0-50%EtOAc/isohexane) to affordmorpholino(5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)methanone. (0.863 g, 81%). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 313.1; t_(R)=2.08 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 21-3: (5-amino-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)(morpholino)methanone. Astirred solution/suspension of ammonium chloride (0.059 g, 1.105 mmol),iron (1.543 g, 27.6 mmol) andmorpholino(5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)methanone (0.863 g, 2.76 mmol)in EtOH (40 mL), water (5 mL) and THF (5 mL) was heated to reflux andstirred for 1 h. The reaction was allowed to cool and filtered over apad of Celite®, rinsing with ethanol (2×50 mL). The filtrate wasconcentrated under vacuum to afford(5-amino-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)(morpholino)methanone. (0.607 g, 78%). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 283.1; t_(R)=1.58 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 21-4: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of DIPEA (0.143 mL, 0.816 mmol) and(5-amino-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)(morpholino)methanone (0.22 g, 0.779 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) was added 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.142 g, 0.74 mmol) and the reaction was heated to 50° C. and stirredfor 3 h. The reaction mixture was then allowed to cool and(S)-tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.074 g, 0.37 mmol) and DIPEA(0.143 mL, 0.82 mmol) were added. The reaction was reheated to 50° C.for 30 min, allowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(0.099 g, 21.3%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 602.3; t_(R)=2.13 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 21-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.099 g, 0.17 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added HCl (4M in1,4-dioxane, 0.823 mL, 3.29 mmol) and the reaction was stirred at RT for20 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum, dissolved inmethanol (1 mL) and loaded onto SCX (ca. 1 g). This was eluted withmethanol (3×20 mL), followed by 0.7M ammonia in methanol (3×20 mL). Thecombined ammoniacal fractions were concentrated under vacuum to afford(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. (0.04 g, 43.6%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90°C.) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.66 (m, 3H), 7.51-7.46 (m,2H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.34 (br s, 1H), 7.30-7.28 (m, 1H), 4.50-4.44(m, 1H), 4.43-4.36 (m, 1H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.59-3.52 (m, 4H),3.11-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.83 (dd, 1H, J=12.6, 9.3 Hz), 2.74-2.67 (m, 1H),1.93-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.20 (m,2H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 502.3; t_(R)=1.78 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 22:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 22-1: Methyl(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoate.The title intermediate was synthesized by a method analogous to step to3-1, using methyl 3-aminobenzoate. White solid (2.1 g, 88.9%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.78 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s,1H), 7.61 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.31 (m, 2H), 6.95 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),4.51 (dd, J=39.0, 12.5 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.21-2.71 (m, 1H),1.81-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H), 1.29-1.15 (m, 2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺471.

Step 22-2:(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoicacid. To a solution of methyl(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoate(0.5 g, 1.06 mmol) in THF (6.2 mL), EtOH (6.2 mL) and H₂O (1 mL), 1 NNaOH aq (2 eq) was added. The reaction mixture was heated at 75° C. for6 h. 1 N HCl was then added and the reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was triturated in water and theresulting precipitate was recovered by filtration to give the pureproduct as white solid (0.28 g, 58%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.93(s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (t,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 4.63-4.02 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.26 (m, 1H),3.26-2.81 (m, 2H), 1.94-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.59 (s, J=49.1 Hz, 2H), 1.46-1.21(m, 9H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 457.

Step 22-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. To a solution of(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoic acid (0.15g, 0.328 mmol) in DMF (3 mL), HBTU (0.136 g), DIPEA (0.17 mL) andpyrrolidine (0.03 mL) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RTovernight. The residue was diluted with DCM (5 mL) and treated with TFA(1.8 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2.5 h. The solventwas removed under reduced pressure and the residue was purified bygradient RP-HPLC (CH₃CN/H₂O) to afford the title w compound as a whitesolid (30 mg, 22%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H),7.48-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.25 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.74-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.38-4.32(m, 1H), 3.61-3.51 (m, 4H), 3.40-3.33 (m, 2H) 2.17-2.12 (m, 1H),2.01-1.79 (m, 5H), 1.72-1.59 (m, 2H). HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calc C₂₁H₂₈N₇O₂410.2304 found 410.2303.

Example 23:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(dimethylcarbamoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 22. (0.030 g, 32%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.17(d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 4.68-4.64 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.19 (m, 1H), 3.40-4.32 (m,3H), 3.07 (d, J=15.5 Hz, 6H), 2.16-2.10 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.84 (m, 1H),1.70-1.62 (m, 2H). HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calc C₁₉H₂₆N₇O₂ 384.2148 found384.2147.

Example 24:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by gradientflash chromatography (MeOH/DCM; 1:9, 2:8). White solid (80 mg, 35%). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.42 (m, 2H),7.15-7.12 (m, 1H), 4.69-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.31 (m, 1H), 3.84-3.82 (m,3H), 3.77 (bs, 2H), 3.68-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.14-3.11 (m,3H), 2.20-2.10 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.74-1.62 (m, 2H). HRMS m/z[M+H]+ calc C₂₁H₂₈N₇O₃ 426.2254 found 426.2253.

Example 25:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-((2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)(methyl)carbamoyl)phenyl) amino) pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by gradientRP-HPLC (CH₃CN/H₂O). White solid (25 mg, 17%)¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ8.57 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.16 (m, 1H),4.75-4.71 (m, 1H), 4.39-4.36 (m, 1H), 3.88 (br s, 2H), 3.27-3.17 (m,3H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 2.79 (s, 5H), 2.68 (s, 1H), 2.37 (s, 2H), 2.28 (s,1H), 2.21-2.18 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.82 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.71 (m, 1H), 1.67-1.60(m, 1H). HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calc C₂₂H₃₃N₈O₂ 441.2726 found 441.2727.

Example 26:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by filtrationwith SCX cartridge, washing with MeOH (3 column volumes) and elutingwith 2M NH₃ in MeOH (3 column volumes). White solid (60 mg, 32%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.46 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.35-7.28 (m, 2H),6.98-6.95 (m, 1H), 4.60-4.57 (m, 1H), 4.40-4.36 (m, 1H), 3.62 (br s,2H), 3.34 (br s, 1H), 3.00-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.82 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.96(m, 1H), 1.70-1.59 (m, 6H), 1.49-1.42 (m, 3H). HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calcC₂₂H₃₀N₇O₂ 424.2461 found 424.2462.

Example 27:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dimethylcarbamoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 27-1: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid. A solution of5-(tert-butyl)isophthalic acid (6 g, 27 mmol) in THF/MeOH (4:1, 180 mL)was stirred at reflux for 4 h. The solvents were removed and the crudesolid purified by flash column chromatography (gradient: hexane/diethylether=(4:1) to (2:1)) to furnish the desired product (2.5 g, 40%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.61 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 2H),3.99 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 9H); m/z (ES) C₁₃H₁₆O₄ [MH]⁺ 237.1.

Step 27-2: methyl 3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-(tert-butyl)benzoate.A solution of 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid (472 mg, 2mmol), DPPA (520 μL, 2.5 mmol) and DIPEA (440 μL, 2.5 mmol) in^(t)BuOH/dioxane (3:2, 10 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 4 h. Uponcomplete consumption of the starting material the mixture was allowed toreach RT the mixture, diluted with EtOAc and sequentially washed withNaHCO₃ (1×15 mL) and brine (1×15 mL), dried with MgSO₄, and condensed.The crude was purified by flash column chromatography (gradient:hexane/ethyl acetate=(3:1) to (1:1)) to give the desired product as aclear oil (530 mg) in 86%. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.66(t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 1.23 (s, 9H); m/z (ES)C₁₇H₂₅NO₄ [MNa]⁺ 308.1.

Step 27-3: methyl 3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)benzoate. To a solution ofmethyl 3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-(tert-butyl)benzoate (530 mg,1.72 mmol) in DCM (10 mL), TFA (2 mL) was added in one pot and themixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. The reaction mixture was then washedwith NaHCO₃ (2×15 mL) and brine (1×15 mL), dried with MgSO₄, andcondensed. The crude was purified by flash column chromatography(gradient: hexane/ethyl acetate=(3:1) to (1:1)) to give the desiredproduct as a clear oil (268 mg, 75%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.50 (t,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=2.3, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.94-6.90 (m, 1H), 3.91 (s,3H), 3.71 (s, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H); m/z (ES) C₁₂H₁₇NO₂ [MH]⁺ 208.1.

Step 27-4: Methyl(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(tert-butyl)benzoate.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3. (Step 3: THF, DIPEA, 12 h,RT), using methyl 3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)benzoate, prepared as describedin example 27. White solid (686 mg, 72%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.55(s, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 2H), 4.57 (d, J=10.5 Hz, 1H),4.46 (d, J=11.4 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.55 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.30-3.09(m, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.91-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.42(s, 9H), 1.38 (s, 9H); m/z (ES) C₂₇H₃₈N₆O₅ [MH]⁺ 527.3.

Step 27-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dimethylcarbamoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared from methyl(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(tert-butyl)benzoateby an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by reverse phase HPLC(H₂O:MeOH gradient). White solid (20.7 mg, 24%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD)δ 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 7.09 (t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 4.59(d, J=10.7 Hz, 1H), 4.31 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.22-3.08 (m, 2H), 3.04 (s,3H), 2.97 (s, 2H), 2.03 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 1.74 (dd, J=9.0, 4.1 Hz, 1H),1.61-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.27 (s, 9H); m/z (ES HRMS) C₂₃H₃₄N₇O₂ calc 440.2774,found [MH]⁺ 440.2772.

Example 28:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared from methyl(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(tert-butyl)benzoateby an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by reverse phase HPLC(H₂O:MeOH gradient). White solid (18.2 mg, 20%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD)δ 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 4.62 (s, 1H),4.31 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.47-3.40 (m, 2H),3.22-3.13 (m, 2H), 3.12-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.04 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 1.97-1.88(m, 2H), 1.83 (dt, J=15.3, 4.6 Hz, 2H), 1.75 (dd, J=9.3, 4.1 Hz, 1H),1.63-1.47 (m, 2H), 1.28 (s, 9H); m/z (ES HRMS) C₂₅H₃₆N₇O₂ calc 466.2930,found [MH]⁺ 466.2926

Example 29:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared from methyl(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(tert-butyl)benzoateby an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by reverse phase HPLC(H₂O:MeOH gradient). White solid (15.4 mg, 17%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD)δ 8.49 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.07 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.58(d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.69 (s, 4H), 3.55 (s, 2H),3.43 (s, 2H), 3.21-3.11 (m, 2H), 3.11-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.04 (d, J=9.0 Hz,1H), 1.80-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.27 (s, 9H); m/z (ES HRMS)C₂₅H₃₆N₇O₃ calc 482.2880, found [MH]⁺ 482.2876

Example 30:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(3,3-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by flashchromatography (MeOH/DCM 1:99). White solid (65 g, 28%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, MeOD) δ 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.08 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.70-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.54-4.50 (m, 1H), 3.74-372 (m, 2H),3.49 (s, 2H), 3.43-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.07-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.87-2.79 (m, 2H),2.04-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 7H), 1.45-1.35 (m, 1H).HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calc C₂₃H₃₂N₇O₃ 454.2567 found 458.2568.

Example 31:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino) pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 31-1: Methyl3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate.The title intermediate was synthesized by an analogous method to example3 (Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 12 h, RT), using methyl3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate. White solid (0.79 g, quant). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 2H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 6.71 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 3.96(s, 3H), 3.62-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.24-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.90 (m, 1H),1.90-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.41 (s, 9H). m/z (ES) [M+H]⁺539.4.

Step 32-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino) pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared from methyl3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoateby an analogous method to example 22 and isolated by flashchromatography (MeOH/DCM 2:8). Colourless oil (50 mg, 32%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H),4.64-4.61 (m, 1H), 4.51-4.47 (m, 1H), 3.72 (bs, 2H), 3.40 (bs, 2H),3.11-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.04 (bs, 1H), 1.83-1.39 (m, 9H).HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calc C₂₃H₂₉F₃N₇O₂ 492.2335 found 492.2332.

Example 32:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(3,3-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 32-1: Methyl3-((5-carbamoyl-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate.To a solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.662 g) andethyl 3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (0.76 g), DIPEA (0.7 mL, 1.25eq) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 16 h. Thesolvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue wassolubilized in acetonitrile and precipitate with Et₂O. The pure productwas recovered by filtration. White solid (0.557 g, 43%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, MeOD) δ 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.47 (s, 2H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 3.98 (s, 3H).

Step 32-2: Methyl3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate.To a solution of Methyl3-((5-carbamoyl-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate(0.557 g, 1.47 mmol) in DCM (6 mL), DIPEA (0.26 mL) and tert-butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.3 g) were added. The reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 72 h. The solvent was evaporated under pressure, theresidue was triturated in Et₂O and the resulting precipitated wasrecovered by filtration to give the pure product as white solid (0.79 g,quant). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 2H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s,1H), 6.71 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (d, J=12.9Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.62-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.24-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.90(m, 1H), 1.90-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.41 (s, 9H).

Step 32-3:3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoicacid. To a solution of Methyl3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate(0.79 g, 1.47 mmol) in THF (8.5 mL), EtOH (8.5 mL) and H₂O (1.38 mL), 1N NaOH aq (2.9 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was heated at 75° C.for 6 h. 1 N HCl was then added and the reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was triturated in waterand the resulting precipitate was recovered by filtration to give thepure product as white solid (0.587 g, 75.4%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ 13.51 (s, 1H), 12.00 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s,1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 4.66-4.25 (m, 2H),3.18-2.83 (m, 2H), 1.79 (d, J=31.3 Hz, 2H), 1.48-1.11 (m, 12H).

Step 32-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(3,3-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a solution of3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoicacid. (115 mg, 0.355 mmol) in DCM (2 mL), HBTU (0.390 mmol), DIPEA(0.390 mmol) and 3,3-dimethylmorpholine (0.390 mmol were added. Thereaction mixture was stirred at RT for 72 h, then TFA (2.5 mL) wasadded. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2.5 h. The solvent wasremoved under reduced pressure. The residue was filtrated with SCXcartridge, washing with MeOH (3 column volumes) and eluting with 2M NH₃in MeOH (3 column volumes) and concentrated. The residue was washed withEt₂O to remove residue of DIPEA. White solid (20 mg, 10%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.15-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 4.70-4.50(m, 1H), 4.43-4.17 (m, 1H), 3.84-3.61 (m, 2H), 3.49 (s, 2H), 3.37 (t,J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.14-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.03-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.77 (m, 1H),1.57-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.50 (s, 6H), 1.15 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H). HRMS m/z [M+H]⁺calc C₂₄H₃₁F₃N₇O_(3 522.2440) found 522.2437.

Example 33:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-((3S,5R)-3,5-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

Step 33-1: tert-butyl((S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-((3S,5R)-3,5-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of(S)-3-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)benzoicacid (0.09 g, 0.197 mmol) and DIPEA (0.069 mL, 0.394 mmol) was added2-(3H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethylisouroniumhexafluorophosphate(V) (0.079 g, 0.207 mmol) followed by(3R,5S)-3,5-dimethylmorpholine (0.024 g, 0.207 mmol). The reaction wasstirred at RT for 18 h, then diluted with water (20 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (2×20 mL) and DCM (1×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder vacuum. The crude product was purified by silica gelchromatography (0-5% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford tert-butyl((S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-((3S,5R)-3,5-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(0.038 g, 33.8%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 554.3; t_(R)=1.84 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 33-2:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-((3S,5R)-3,5-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butyl((S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-((3S,5R)-3,5-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate (0.038 g, 0.069 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added hydrogen chloride (0.343 mL, 1.373 mmol)(4M in 1,4-dioxane) and the reaction was stirred at RT for 16 h. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford thehydrochloride salt of the title compound. (0.028 g, 79%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, MeOD) δ 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.94, (s, 1H), 7.50 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz),7.46-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, 1H, J=7.4 Hz), 4.68-4.52 (br m, 1H),4.32-3.94 (m, 3H), 3.77-3.52 (m, 6H), 3.50-3.35 (br m, 3H), 2.24-2.12(br m, 1H), 2.02-1.90 (br m, 1H), 1.84-1.68 (br m, 2H), 1.41-1.30 (m,8H); m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 454.1; t_(R)=1.44 min. HPLC Method 4

Example 34:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-((R)-octahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33. Step 2 purification: Theproduct was dissolved in methanol (1 mL) and loaded onto a SCXcartridge, washing with MeOH (3 column volumes) and eluting with 1% NH₃in MeOH (3 column volumes). The ammoniacal fractions were concentratedunder reduced pressure. The product was further purified by silica gelchromatography (0-10% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM). (0.054 g, 48%). ¹H NMR(500 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.16 (br s, 1H), 7.55-7.46 (m, 1H),7.46-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.07 (m, 1H), 4.82-4.62 (m, 2H), 4.53 (br d, 1H,J=12.3 Hz), 3.94-3.74 (m, 1H), 3.32-2.94 (m, 5H), 2.92-2.77 (m, 2H),2.33-2.14 (m, 2H), 2.12-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.72 (m, 4H), 1.62-1.25 (m,3H); m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 454.1; t_(R)=1.44 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 35:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(5-methoxyisoindoline-2-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33. Step 2 purification: Theproduct was purified by silica gel chromatography (0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM). (0.041 g, 39.8%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6, 100° C.)δ 11.47 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.07 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.54 (m, 1H),7.43 (t, 1H, J=7.7 Hz), 7.29-7.18 (m, 4H), 6.94-6.89 (br m, 1H), 6.86(dd, 1H, J=8.4, 2.4 Hz), 4.80 (s, 2H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 4.47-4.41 (m, 1H),4.39-4.31 (m, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.09-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.81 (dd, 1H,J=12.4, 9.2 Hz), 2.74-2.65 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.62 (m,3H), 1.46-1.34 (m, 1H), 1.32-1.20 (m, 1H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 488.1;t_(R)=1.63 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 36:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-((R)-2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33 to give the hydrochloridesalt. (0.029 g, 59.0%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90° C.) δ 11.60 (s,1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.25 (br s, 3H), 7.89-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.59 (m,1H), 7.47-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.16 (m, 1H), 4.60-4.50 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.21(br m, 1H), 4.20-4.15 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.31 (m, 6H), 3.30-3.18 (br m, 4H),2.13-2.05 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.70 (m, 5H), 1.61-1.50 (m,1H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 454.1; t_(R)=1.48 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 37:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)azetidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33 to give the hydrochloridesalt. (0.012 g, 30%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.63 (br s, 1H), 8.57 (s,1H), 7.55-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.38 (br m, 1H), 4.85-4.70 (br m, 2H),4.51-4.29 (m, 2H), 4.20-4.05 (m, 3H), 3.59-3.45 (m, 3H), 2.81-2.72 (m,1H), 2.31-2.20 (br m, 1H), 2.08-1.97 (br m, 1H), 1.90-1.76 (br m, 2H),1.20-1.13 (m, 6H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 454.1; t_(R)=1.30 min. HPLC Method4.

Example 38:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(4-methyl-3-oxopiperazine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33 to give the hydrochloridesalt. (0.058 g, 88%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90° C.) δ 11.60 (s, 1H),8.70 (s, 1H), 8.21 (br s, 3H), 7.82-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.69-7.65 (m, 1H),7.47 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.16-7.12 (m, 1H), 4.58-4.52 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.17(m, 1H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.77-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.56-3.49 (m 1H), 3.46-3.41(m, 1H), 3.39 (t, 2H, J=5.5 Hz), 3.35-3.27 (m, 1H), 3.23 (br s, 1H),2.89 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.69 (m, 1H),1.60-1.49 (m, 1H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 453.1; t_(R)=1.19 min. HPLC Method4.

Example 39:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylmorpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33. Step 2 purification: Theproduct was purified by silica gel chromatography (0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM). (0.036 g, 54%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6, 100° C.) δ11.46 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 7.89 (t, 1H, J=1.9 Hz), 7.55-7.51 (m, 1H),7.39 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.25 (br s, 2H), 7.05-7.01 (m, 1H), 4.48-4.41(m, 1H), 4.39-4.32 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.60-3.50 (m, 2H),3.12-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.84 (dd, 1H, J=12.6, 9.2 Hz), 2.77-2.69 (m, 1H),2.69-2.60 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.62 (m, 3H), 1.50-1.38 (m,1H), 1.37-1.26 (m, 1H), 1.09 (d, 6H, J=6.2 Hz). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 454.1;t_(R)=1.42 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 40:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(4-(thiazol-2-yl)piperazine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33 to give the hydrochloridesalt. (0.026 g, 92%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90° C.) δ 11.65 (s, 1H),8.71 (s, 1H), 8.28 (br s, 3H), 7.82-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.65 (m, 1H),7.68 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.52-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=3.8 Hz), 7.16(d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 6.90 (d, 1H, J=3.8 Hz), 4.58-4.50 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.16(m, 1H), 3.74-3.63 (m, 4H), 3.60-3.53 (m, 4H), 3.50-3.44 (m, 1H),3.38-3.31 (m, 1H), 3.29-3.19 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.70 (m,2H), 1.61-1.51 (m, 1H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 508.2; t_(R)=1.09 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Example 41:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-((R)-3-phenylpiperidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 33. The product was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (0-10% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM). (0.011 g,16.73%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.17 (br s, 1H),7.52-7.10 (m, 8H), 4.75-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.60-4.46 (m, 1H), 3.92-3.76 (m,1H), 3.25-3.03 (m, 2H), 3.00-2.73 (m, 4H), 2.12-1.38 (m, 8H). m/z (M+H)⁺(ES⁺) 500.1; t_(R)=1.45 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 42:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino) pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 42-1: 3-amino-N,N-dimethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide.Dimethylamine hydrochloride (0.239 g, 2.92 mmol) was added to a solutionof HATU (0.667 g, 1.75 mmol), Triethylamine (0.612 mL, 4.39 mmol) and3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid (0.300 g, 1.46 mmol) in DMF (5mL). The reaction was stirred at RT for 4 h. The reaction was quenchedwith water (10 mL) and the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×20mL). The combined organic layers were dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (EtOAc/Hexane). (0.298 g, 74%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 233;t_(R)=1.48 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 42-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(dimethylcarbamoyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino) pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method toexample 3, using 3-amino-N,N-dimethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide.(0.0256 g, 58%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.62-8.60 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.39(m, 1H), 4.66-4.45 (m, 2H), 3.24-2.92 (m, 9H), 2.09 (br s, 1H),1.89-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.46 (m, 2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 452; t_(R)=1.20min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 43:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 42, using(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)(morpholino)methanone. (0.052 g,73%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.28 (br s, 2H), 7.47-7.33(m, 1H), 4.66 (d, 1H), 4.53 (s, 1H), 3.83-3.63 (m, 6H), 3.54-3.44 (m,2H), 3.17-2.78 (m, 3H), 2.09-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.40(m, 2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 494; t_(R)=1.19 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 44:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-methyl-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 44-1:(2′-methyl-5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)(morpholino)methanone. To asolution of 6-methyl-3′-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid (0.3 g,1 eq) in DCM (5 mL), HBTU (0.486 g), DIPEA (0.223 mL) and morpholine(0.112 mL) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnightand then concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by gradientflash chromatography (EtOAc/PE 4:6). White solid (0.3 g, 79%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.31-8.20 (m, 2H), 7.70 (t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.29(m, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 4.04-3.30 (m, 8H), 2.29 (s, 3H).

Step44-2:_(5-amino-2′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)(morpholino)methanone. Toa solution of(2′-methyl-5-nitro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)(morpholino)methanone. (40 mg)in MeOH/EtOAc (1:1, 10 mL), Pd/C cat. was added. The reaction wasstirred at RT for 12 h under H₂ atmosphere (80 psi). Pd/C was filteredoff and the solvents were evaporated to give the pure product as a whitesolid (35 mg). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 7.24-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.13 (m,2H), 6.71 (dd, 2.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (dd, J=2.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (t,J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 3.79-3.35 (m, 5H), 3.25-3.06 (m, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H).

Step 44-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-methyl-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.A solution of(5-amino-2′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)(morpholino)methanone,2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide and DIPEA in CH₃CN was heated at80° C. for 48 h. The reaction was cooled down, DIPEA and(S)-piperidin-3-amine hydrochloride were added. The reaction mixture wasallowed to stir under heating at 80° C. for 12 h. The solvent wasremoved under vacuum and the residue was triturated in Et₂O. Theresulting precipitate was collected by filtration. Grey solid (20 mg,34%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H),7.32-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 4.74-4.56 (m, 1H),4.32-4.15 (m, 1H), 3.78-3.71 (m, 3H), 3.65-3.58 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.82 (m,1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.13-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.52 (m, 6H). HRMS m/z [M+H]+calc C₂₈H₃₄N₇O₃ 516.2723 found 516.2722.

Example 45: Methyl(S)-3-((2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-5-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)benzoate

Prepared by an analogous route to example 3 using methyl3-amino-5-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)benzoate (prepared followingWO2006040568). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.7 (br s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H),7.84-7.78 (m, 2H), 4.72-4.50 (m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H) 3.14-3.03 (m, 1H)2.96-2.72 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.72 (m, 7H), 1.63-1.30 (m,2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 438.3.

Example 46:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)-5-(dimethylcarbamoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous route to example 22 using methyl3-amino-5-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)benzoate (prepared following WO2006040568)in step 1 and dimethylamine in step 3. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ8.56-8.52 (m, 1H), 7.86 (br s, 2H), 7.24-7.21 (m, 1H), 4.70-4.48 (m,2H), 3.16-2.99 (m, 7H), 2.90-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.72(m, 7H), 1.63-1.30 (m, 2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 451.3.

Example 47:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)-5-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous route to example 46 using pyrrolidine in step3. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.29(m, 1H), 4.70-4.48 (m, 2H), 3.60 (t, 2H), 3.49 (t, 3H), 3.12-3.00 (m,1H), 2.92-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.08-72 (m, 11H), 1.63-1.30 (m, 2H). m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 477.3.

Example 48:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous route to example 46 using morpholine in step 3.¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58-8.52 (m, 1H), 7.88 (br s, 2H), 7.22-7.19(m, 1H), 4.70-4.48 (m, 2H), 3.65 (t, 4H), 3.14-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.70(m, 6H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.72 (m, 7H), 1.63-1.30 (m, 2H). m/z(ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 493.3.

Example 49:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-chloro-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 49-1: (3-chloro-5-nitrophenyl)(morpholino)methanone. Prepared by ananalogous method to example example 17 step 1, using3-chlorol-5-nitrobenzoic acid (0.500 g, 2.48 mmol), thionyl chloride(5.0 mL), triethylamine (0.35 mL, 2.5 mmol), morpholine (0.22 mL, 2.52mmol) and DCM (10 mL) to give the title compound without need forfurther purification as a light-yellow viscous oil (0.477 g, 71%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1H),4.09-3.80 (m, 8H). ¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 166.4, 148.7, 138.2,136.2, 133.3, 125.0, 120.5, 66.7, 48.3 (broadened), 42.8 (broadened).

Step 49-2: (3-amino-5-chlorophenyl)(morpholino)methanone. Prepared by ananalogous method to example 17 step 2, using iron powder (0.407 g, 7.29mmol), EtOH (2.35 mL), conc. HCl (aq) (0.06 mL), 25% NH₄Cl (aq) solution(1.18 mL) and (3-chloro-5-nitrophenyl)(morpholino)methanone (0.168 g,0.621 mmol), purified by flash column chromatography (EtOAc) to give thetitle compound as a colourless oil (0.139 g, 93%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 6.68 (app s, 2H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 4.17-3.29 (m, 10H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 241.0; t_(R)=1.78 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 49-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-chloro-5-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(3-Amino-5-chlorophenyl)(morpholino)methanone (0.112 g, 0.46 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.090 g, 0.47 mmol), triethylamine(0.14 mL, 1.01 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (10 mL) and DMF(2 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 7 h and then left to coolto RT. Further triethylamine (0.14 mL, 1.01 mmol) and2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.090 g, 0.47 mmol) were added andthe mixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight. tert-Butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.093 g, 0.46 mmol) and triethylamine (0.14mL, 1.01 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C.for 24 h. EtOAc (40 mL) was added and the solution washed sequentiallywith water (5×20 mL) and brine (20 mL). The organic phase was dried overMgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thecrude product from two displacements which was purified by flash columnchromatography (EtOAc) to give the product from two displacements (0.082g, 32%). A portion of this product (0.030 g, 0.12 mmol) was dissolved inEt₂O (5.0 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (5.0 mL) was added drop-wise. Themixture was left to stir at RT for 2 h and hexane (20 mL) was added, thesolid filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride salt of the titlecompound as a white solid (0.027 g, quantitative). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,MeOD) δ 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.98 (br s, 1H), 7.60 (br s, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H),4.71-4.56 (m, 1H), 4.09 (app d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.87-3.93 (m, 11H),2.29-2.17 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.74 (m, 2H). LCMS: m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 460.2; t_(R)=1.95 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 50:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 50-1: N,N-dibenzyl-3,5-dibromoaniline. To 3,5-dibromoaniline (2.50g, 9.96 mmol), potassium carbonate (4.13 g, 29.88 mmol) and benzylbromide (3.55 mL, 29.89 mmol) was added MeCN (40 mL). The mixture washeated to reflux and left to stir overnight. After allowing the mixtureto cool to RT, MeCN was removed under reduced pressure and EtOAc (60 mL)was added. The organic solution washed with water (3×50 mL), dried overMgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thecrude product, which was purified first by flash column chromatography(95:5 hexane:EtOAc) and then by recrystallisation from boiling hothexane with a small amount of EtOAc (filtered while hot and left tocool) to give the title compound as a white solid (3.13 g, 73%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.35 (app t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H), 7.31-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.19(d, J=7.6 Hz, 4H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 6.79 (s, 2H), 4.59 (s, 4H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 431.8; t_(R)=3.24 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 50-2:2,2′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile) and2-(3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile.N,N-dibenzyl-3,5-dibromoaniline (1.00 g, 2.32 mmol), Xantphos (0.160 g,0.28 mmol), Pd₂allyl₂Cl₂ (0.037 g, 4 mol %) and potassium2-cyano-2-methylpropanoate (0.840 g, 5.55 mmol) were added to a pressurevessel which was flushed with N₂ through a septum for 15 min. Mesitylene(5.5 mL) was introduced, the septum quickly replaced with a screwcap andthe mixture stirred vigorously for 5 min at RT. The flask was loweredinto an oil bath pre-heated to 140° C. and left to stir vigorouslyovernight. Following cooling, the crude reaction mixture was transferredto a round bottomed flask with the aid of EtOAc (20 mL) and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting residue was purified by flashcolumn chromatography on silica (hexane then 7:1 hexane:EtOAc followedby 6:1 and finally 5:1) to give2,2′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile) as alight-yellow oil which solidified on standing (0.500 g, 53%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.34 (app t, J=7.6 Hz, 4H), 7.31-7.22 (m, 6H), 6.83(s, 1H), 6.75 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 4.70 (s, 4H), 1.60 (s, 12H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 408.3; t_(R)=2.88 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

2-(3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile was alsoisolated as a light-yellow oil which solidified on standing (0.20 g,20%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 419.3, 421.2; t_(R)=3.14 min. HPLC Method 2(Base). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.40-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.32-7.23 (m, 6H),6.90 (app. t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J=2.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (app. t,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.67 (s, 4H), 1.58 (s, 6H).

Step 50-3: 2,2′-(5-amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile).2,2′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile) (3.05g, 7.48 mmol) was introduced to a flask which was flushed with N₂ for 10min. Pd(OH)₂ (1.05 g, 10-20% Pd basis), DCM (8.0 mL) and finally MeOH(30.0 mL) were added and the flask purged with H₂. The mixture was leftto stir vigorously at RT for 3 h after which the flask was opened to theair and the mixture filtered through a pad of Celite® under reducedpressure. The cake was washed with additional MeOH (30 mL) and DCM (30mL), the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure and the crudeproduct purified by flash column chromatography on silica (1:1hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound as a light-yellow oil whichslowly solidified on standing (1.68 g, 98%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ6.85 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.36-2.78 (br s, 2H),1.70 (s, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 228.2; t_(R)=2.15 min. HPLC Method3 (Acid).

Step 50-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2,2′-(5-amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile) (0.764 g, 3.36mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.822 g, 4.28 mmol),triethylamine (1.01 mL, 7.25 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(35 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 3 h and then left to coolto RT. Additional 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.061 g, 0.32mmol) and triethylamine (0.09 mL, 0.65 mmol) were added and the mixtureheated to 50° C. for a further 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was allowedto cool to RT, and tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.726 g, 3.62mmol) and triethylamine (1.01 mL, 7.25 mmol) were added and the reactionmixture heated at 50° C. for 75 min. EtOAc (60 mL) was added and thesolution washed sequentially with water (5×30 mL) and brine (30 mL). Theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the crude product from two displacements whichwas purified by flash column chromatography (1:2 hexane:EtOAc followedby 1:3) to give the product from two displacements (1.30 g, 71%).Dioxane (30 mL) was added followed by the drop-wise addition of 4M HClin dioxane (15 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 24 h.Hexane (30 mL) was added and the solid filtered and triturated with Et₂Oto remove residual dioxane. The resulting solid was filtered and driedto give the hydrochloride salt of the title compound as a light-yellowpowder (1.12 g, 98%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.83 (d,J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (dd, J=13.6, 3.2 Hz, 1H),4.14-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.49 (m,1H), 2.23-2.13 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.80 (m, 1H), 1.79 (s,12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 447.0; t_(R)=1.91 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Example 51:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(1-cyanocyclopropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 51-1:1,1′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile).Racemic BINAP (0.116 g, 0.19 mmol) and Pd₂dba₃ (0.088 g, 5 mol %) wereadded to a septum-equipped 100 mL round bottomed flask which was flushedwith N₂ for 15 min. Previously degassed THF (8.0 mL) was added and thesuspension stirred at RT for 20 min. Cyclopropanecarbonitrile (0.28 mL,3.80 mmol), N,N-dibenzyl-3,5-dibromoaniline (0.400 g, 0.93 mmol) andcyclopentylmethyl ether (20 mL) were added to a separate flask under aN₂ atmosphere and the solution was degassed with N₂ for 15 min.Following this, the suspension of catalyst in THF was transferred bysyringe to the reaction flask. LiHMDS (1M in THF, 3.72 mL, 3.72 mmol)was added drop-wise with stirring and following completion of additionthe reaction mixture was heated to 80° C. for 1.5 h. The reactionmixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and washed sequentially withwater (3×20 mL) and brine (20 mL). The organic phase was dried overMgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thecrude product which was purified by flash column chromatography (9:1hexane:EtOAc followed by 4.5:1) and then a second time (50:1toluene:EtOAc) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.299 g,80%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.35 (app t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H), 7.28 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 4H), 4.68 (s, 4H), 1.62-1.55 (m, 4H),1.25-1.20 (m, 1H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 404.0; t_(R)=2.86 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Step 51-2: 1,1′-(5-amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile).1,1′-(5-(Dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile)(0.100 g, 0.25 mmol) was introduced to a flask which was flushed with N₂for 10 min. 10% Pd/C (0.027 g, 10 mol %) and MeOH (2.0 mL) were addedand the flask purged with H₂. The mixture was left to stir vigorously atRT overnight. The reaction mixture was purged with N₂ and additional 10%Pd/C (0.027 g, 10 mol %) and DCM (2.0 mL) were added. The reactionmixture was purged with H₂ once more and left to stir at RT for 2 hafter which the flask was opened to the air and the mixture filteredthrough a pad of Celite® under reduced pressure. The cake was washedwith additional MeOH (15 mL) and EtOAc (15 mL) and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product which waspurified by column chromatography on silica (toluene) to give the titlecompound (0.020 g, 36%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.54 (d, J=1.2 Hz,2H), 6.48-6.43 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.68 (br s, 2H), 1.71-1.63 (m, 4H),1.40-1.33 (m, 4H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 224.1; t_(R)=2.05 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Step 51-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(1-cyanocyclopropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.1,1′-(5-Amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile) (0.020 g,0.09 mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.017 g, 0.09 mmol),triethylamine (0.02 mL, 0.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(2.0 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 1 h andthen left to cool to RT. Additional 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide(3 mg, 0.02 mmol) and triethylamine (0.01 mL, 0.07 mmol) were added andthe mixture heated to 50° C. overnight. tert-Butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.018 g, 0.09 mmol) and triethylamine (0.02mL, 0.15 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C.for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (15 mL), washedsequentially with water (3×10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure.Et₂O (2.0 mL) was added followed by the drop-wise addition of 4M HCl indioxane (2.0 mL) and the mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. Hexane (10mL) was added and the solid obtained filtered and dried to give thehydrochloride salt of the title compound as a white powder (0.033 g,77%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.59 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 2H), 6.96 (s, 1H),4.45 (app d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.14-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.83-3.73 (m, 1H),3.68-3.58 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.45 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.95 (m,1H), 1.91-1.72 (m, 7H), 1.61-1.53 (m, 4H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 443.0;t_(R)=1.87 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 52:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(1-cyanocyclobutyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 52-1:1,1′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclobutane-1-carbonitrile).As in example 51 step 1, using racemic BINAP (0.087 g, 0.14 mmol),Pd₂dba₃ (0.066 g, 5 mol %), THF (6.0 mL), cyclobutanecarbonitrile (0.26mL, 2.78 mmol), N,N-dibenzyl-3,5-dibromoaniline (0.300 g, 0.70 mmol),cyclopentylmethyl ether (15 mL) and LiHMDS (1M in THF, 2.79 mL, 2.79mmol). Crude product was purified by flash column chromatography onsilica (50:1 toluene: EtOAc) to give the title compound as a white solid(0.226 g, 75%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.35 (app t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H),7.30-7.23 (m, 6H), 6.68 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 4.69(s, 4H), 2.75-2.65 (m, 4H), 2.49-2.39 (m, 4H), 2.39-2.26 (m, 2H),1.98-1.87 (m, 2H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 432.0; t_(R)=2.99 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Step 52-2: 1,1′-(5-amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclobutane-1-carbonitrile).As in example 51 step 2, using1,1′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclobutane-1-carbonitrile)(0.100 g, 0.23 mmol), 10% Pd/C (0.035 g, 14 mol %), MeOH (2.0 mL) andDCM (2.0 mL) to give the crude product, which was purified by flashcolumn chromatography on silica (toluene) to give the title compound asa yellow oil (0.030 g, 52%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.76 (t, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 3.95-3.78 (br s, 2H), 2.83-2.73 (m,4H), 2.60 (app dq, J=9.6, 2.4 Hz, 4H), 2.49-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.11-1.99 (m,2H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 252.1; t_(R)=2.24 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 52-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(1-cyanocyclobutyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.1,1′-(5-amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(cyclobutane-1-carbonitrile) (0.030 g,0.12 mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.023 g, 0.12 mmol),triethylamine (0.02 mL, 0.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(2.0 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 3 h andthen left to cool to RT. Additional 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide(8 mg, 0.04 mmol) and triethylamine (0.01 mL, 0.07 mmol) were added andthe mixture heated to 50° C. overnight. tert-Butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.024 g, 0.12 mmol) and triethylamine (0.02mL, 0.15 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C.for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (15 mL), washedsequentially with water (3×10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure.Et₂O (2.0 mL) was added followed by the drop-wise addition of 4M HCl indioxane (2.0 mL) and the mixture was stirred at RT for 3 h. Hexane (10mL) was added and the solid obtained filtered and dried to give thehydrochloride salt of the title compound as a white powder (0.045 g,75%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.59 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.40 (s, 1H),4.42 (app d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.11-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.80-3.69 (m, 1H),3.66-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.44 (m, 1H), 2.89-2.69 (m, 9H), 2.52-2.37 (m,2H), 2.23-2.06 (m, 3H), 2.06-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.74 (m, 1H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 470.9; t_(R)=1.98 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 53:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-dicyclopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 53-1: 3,5-dicyclopropylaniline. A solution oftricyclohexylphosphine (0.112 g, 0.399 mmol), diacetoxypalladium (0.045g, 0.199 mmol), 3,5-dibromoaniline (0.500 g, 1.993 mmol),cyclopropylboronic acid (0.856 g, 9.96 mmol, 5 eq) and potassiumphosphate (3.38 g, 15.94 mmol, 8 eq) in toluene (18 mL) and water (2 mL)was degassed with N₂, The reaction was heated at 100° C. for 6 h andstood at rt for 12 h. The reaction was diluted with water (10 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was loadedonto a SCX cartridge, washing with MeOH (3 column volumes) and elutingwith 1% NH₃ in MeOH (3 column volumes). The ammoniacal MeOH wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, no further purification wasrequired. (0.300 g, 85%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 174; t_(R)=1.74 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 53-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-dicyclopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3, using3,5-dicyclopropylaniline prepared as described. (0.063 g, quant). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.14 (s, 2H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 4.62-4.56(m, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.17 (s, 1H), 3.01-2.92 (m, 1H),2.90-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.05 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 1H), 1.92-1.78 (m, 3H), 1.68-1.53(m, 1H), 1.52-1.42 (m, 1H), 1.01-0.90 (m, 4H), 0.75-0.62 (m, 4H). m/z(ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 393; t_(R)=1.51 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 54:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride

Step 54-1: 2,6-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. A stirred solution ofsodium bicarbonate (0.367 g, 4.37 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.933 mL,4.96 mmol) and 2,6-dibromopyridin-4-amine (0.500 g, 1.985 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (7 mL) and water (3 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min.PdCl₂dppf (0.145 g, 0.198 mmol) was added and purging was continued fora further 10 min. The reaction was then heated 90° C. and stirred undernitrogen for 4 h. Upon cooling, the solution was diluted with water (20mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder vacuum. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silicagel (0-50% EtOAc/isohexane) to afford2,6-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. (0.200 g, 54%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺)175.2; t_(R)=0.62 min. HPLC Method 2

Step 54-2: 2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-amine A solution of2,6-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.2 g, 1.148 mmol) in methanol (4mL) was hydrogenated in an H-Cube (10% Pd/C, 30×4 mm, Full hydrogen, 40°C., 1 mL/min) and concentrated under vacuum to afford2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-amine. (0.155 g, 75%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 179.2;t_(R)=1.13 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 54-3:2-chloro-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.965 g,5.02 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) was added2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-amine (0.689 g, 3.86 mmol) and DIPEA (1.346 mL,7.73 mmol). The reaction was heated to 110° C. and stirred for 7 h. Themixture was allowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (0-2% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford2-chloro-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(0.91 g, 67%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H),8.50 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.40 (s, 2H), 2.95 (sept, 2H, J=6.9 Hz),1.24 (d, 12H, J=6.9 Hz). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 334.2; t_(R)=2.26 min. HPLCMethod 4.

Step 54-4: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of2-chloro-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.9 g, 2.70 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) was added (S)-tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.567 g, 2.83 mmol) and DIPEA (0.494 mL, 2.83mmol). The reaction was heated to 90° C. and stirred for 30 min, thenallowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) toafford (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(1.19 g, 88%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 498.5; t_(R)=2.49 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 54-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(1.19 g, 2.391 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was added hydrochloric acid(4M in 1,4-dioxane, 11.96 mL, 47.8 mmol) and the reaction was stirred atRT for 4 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated under vacuum. Theresulting residue was slurried in ethyl acetate (10 mL) and collected byfiltration to afford(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidehydrochloride. (0.851 g, 78%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.67 (s, 1H),7.50 (s, 1H), 4.51 (br d, 1H, J=13.0 Hz), 4.27-4.18 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.66(m, 2H), 3.41-3.31 (m, 1H), 3.06 (sept, 2H, J=7.0 Hz), 2.23-2.11 (br m,1H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.32 (d, 12H, J=7.0 Hz). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 398.3; t_(R)=1.79 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 55:(R)-2-(3-aminoazepan-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by analogous method to example 3 (Step 3: dioxane, DIPEA, 105°C., 20 h) with 2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-amine to give the2-chloro-4-(2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl-amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidewhich was purified by chromatography on silica (40 g) with a gradientDCM/MECN (0, 10, 20, 25%). The off-white solid from recovered fromchromatography was further recrystalized from DCM and petroleum ether toafford tehtitlke compound (1.31 g, 47%)¹H NMR (300 MHz, d6 DMSO) δ 11.67(s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 2.94(sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.23 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 12H), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺334.2/336.2; t_(R)=2.10 min. HPLC Method 1.

The2-chloro-4-(2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl-amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamideintermediate was further reacted with (R)-tert-butylazepan-3-ylcarbamate (step C₂: CH₃CN DIPEA, 70° C., 1 h) to give thecorresponding tert-butyl(R)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)azepan-3-yl)carbamate.(m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 512.1; t_(R)=2.34 min. HPLC Method 1). Bocdeprotection afforded the hydrochloride salt of the title compound. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6+D₂O) δ 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 4.25 (dd,J=14.3, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 3.92-3.85 (m, 1H), 3.80-3.71 (m, 2H), 3.46-3.40 (m,1H), 1.94-1.66 (m, 5H), 1.65-1.35 (m, 2H), 1.31 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 6H), m/z(ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 412.4; t_(R)=1.93 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 56:(S)-2-(3-aminoazepan-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared using an analogous procedure to example 55, using (S)tert-Butyl azepan-3-ylcarbamate to give the hydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d6+D₂O) δ 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 4.25 (dd, J=14.3,5.0 Hz, 1H), 3.92-3.85 (m, 1H), 3.80-3.71 (m, 2H), 3.46-3.40 (m, 1H),1.94-1.66 (m, 5H), 1.65-1.35 (m, 2H), 1.31 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 6H), m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 412.4; t_(R)=1.93 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 57:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl)ami-no)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 57-1: 2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-amine2-trifluoromethyl-6-chloropyridine-4-amine (1 mmol, 200 mg) wasdissolved in dioxane (10 mL) followed by addition of4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (376 uL, 2mmol), KOAc (3.0 mmol, 300 mg). The solution was flushed with nitrogenbefore adding PdCl₂(dppf) (5% mol, 0.05 mmol, 40 mg). The solution wasstirred at 90° C. Boronate ester (100 uL) was added and the solution wasdegassed again before addition of PdCl₂(dppf) (20 mg). The reaction washeated at 90° C. for another 8 h. The crude was filtered through a padof silica (2-3 g) and washed with DCM. The crude solution was evaporatedto dryness and purified by chromatography on silica (25 g) using 100%DCM to give a clear oil (60 mg, 30%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.75 (s,1H), 5.89 (s, 1H), 5.28 (s, 1H), 4.41 (br s, 2H), 2.15, m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺203.1; t_(R)=3.29 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 57-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl)ami-no)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidewas prepared by an analogous method to example 3 with2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-amine and(S)-3-NBoc-aminopiperidine (Step 1: CH₃CN, Diethylaniline, 105° C., 16h; Step 2: CH₃CN DIPEA, 60° C., 3 h) to give intermediate (S)-tert-butyl1-(5-carbamoyl-4-(2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-ylamino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-ylcarbamatewhich was purified by chromatography on silica cartridge (10 g) usinggradient eluent PET(100%) to DCM(100%)/Acetontrile (25, 50%Acetonitrile). Rf (50% Acetonitrile/DCM)=0.75 (fluorescent blue UV) togive a solid (pale brown/orangey) (110 mg, 84%), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺522.3/466.2; t_(R)=3.17 min. (HPLC Method 1), before Boc deprotection togive the hydrochloride salt of the title compound as an off white solid.¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6+D₂O) δ 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s,1H), 5.98 (s, 1H), 5.40 (s, 1H), 4.51 (br s, 1H), 4.07 (d, J=11.2 Hz,1H), 3.62-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.23 (br s, 1H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.01 (m,1H), 1.86-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.52 (m, 1H), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 422.4;t_(R)=2.40 min. (HPLC Method 1).

Example 58:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-phenylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 58-1: 4-nitro-2-phenyl-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridine

To a solution of 2,6-dibromo-4-nitropyridine (281 mg, 1.0 mmol), phenylboronic acid (121 mg, 1.0 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (168 mg, 1mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) and water (3 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (231 mg, 0.2mmol) and K₂CO₃ (414 mg, 3.0 mmol) were added and the reaction wasstirred at 100° C. under N₂ for 5 h. The resulting mixture was quenchedwith water, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organiclayers were dried over sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by silica gel chromatography(0-40% DCM/Pet. Ether).=63%; HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.19 min, m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 241.2.

Step 58-2: 2-isopropyl-6-phenylpyridin-4-amine. To a solution of4-nitro-2-phenyl-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridine (150 mg, 0.625 mmol), 10% inMeOH, Pd/C (10%) was added and the reaction was stirred under H₂ gas atRT for 2 h. Pd/C was removed by filtration, the solution concentrated todryness and the crude mixture was used in the next step, without anyfurther purification.=70%, HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=1.97 min, m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 213.3.

Step 58-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-phenylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidePrepared by an analogous method to example 3 using2-isopropyl-6-phenylpyridin-4-amine prepared as described to give thehydrochloride salt of the title compound. HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=1.94min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+432.2; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81 (s, 1H),8.25 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.83-87.81 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.61 (m, 3H),4.45-4.42 (br s, 1H), 3.60-3.45 (br m, 2H), 3.42-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.27-3.19(br m, 1H), 2.09-2.00 (br m, 1H), 1.75-1.62 (br m, 2H), 1.60-1.49 (br m,2H), 1.36-1.32 (m, 6H) 1.27-1.24 (d, 1H).

Example 59:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyri-midine-5-carboxamide

Step 59-1: (S)-tert-butyl1-(5-carbamoyl-4-(2-isopropyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-ylamino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-ylcarbamate:

To a solution of (S)-tert-butyl1-(5-carbamoyl-4-(2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-ylamino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-ylcarbamate(70 mg) in MeOH (and THF to fully dissolve) Pd/C was added. Thesuspension was degassed using a cycle of vacuum and N₂ filling (3×),before being place under a hydrogen atmosphere. After 6 h the crudereaction mixture was filtered through a celite pad, concentrated undervacuum, and purified by chromatography on silica (5 g) eluting with agradient DCM and acetonitrile 100% DCM, then acetonitrile (10, 25%) togive a white solid (52 mg, 74%), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 524.3/468.2;t_(R)=3.09 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 59-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyri-midine-5-carboxamide. Prepared using an analogous method to step3-3 to provide the hydrochloride salt of the title compound as an offwhite solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, D₆ DMSO+D₂O) δ 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H),7.64 (s, 1H), 4.50 (br s, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.37 (m,2H), 3.23 (br s, 1H), 3.04 (hept., J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.08-2.00 (m, 1H),1.86-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.23 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 424.4; t_(R)=2.26 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 60:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 60-1: 4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-amine. A stirred solution of sodiumcarbonate (0.126 g, 1.19 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-phenyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.134 g, 0.66 mmol)and 4-chloro-1H-indazol-6-amine (0.1 g, 0.60 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL)and water (1 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂dppf (0.044g, 0.06 mmol) was added and purging was continued for a further 10 min.The reaction was then heated to 90° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 16h. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to RT, diluted with water(20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder vacuum to afford 4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-amine (0.018 g, 10%). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 210.1; t_(R)=1.72 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 60-2: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of 4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-amine (0.018 g, 0.086mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.017 g, 0.086 mmol) and DIPEA(0.03 mL, 0.172 mmol). The reaction was heated to 100° C. and stirredfor 1 h, then allowed to cool to RT. (S)-tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.017 g, 0.086 mmol) and DIPEA (0.03 mL, 0.172mmol) were added and the reaction was reheated to 100° C. for 30 min.Upon cooling, the mixture was concentrated under vacuum and purified bychromatography on silica gel (10-5% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford(S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.019 g, 38%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 529.4; t_(R)=2.19 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 60-3: 2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.018 g, 0.034 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added hydrochloric acid(4M in 1,4-dioxane, 0.170 mL, 0.681 mmol) and the reaction was stirredat RT for 24 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum andpurified by chromatography on silica gel (0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM)) to afford(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(8 mg, 49%). ¹H NMR (500 Mhz, DMSO d-6) δ 13.27 (s, 1H), 12.50 (s, 1H),8.71 (s, 1H), 8.49-8.41 (m, 1H), 8.15-9.76 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.65 (m, 2H),7.53-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 2H), 4.65-4.50 (m, 1H), 4.49-4.40 (m,1H), 3.15-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.91-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.71 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.86(m, 1H), 1.77-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.41 (m, 1H), 1.40-1.26 (m, 1H). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 429.3; t_(R)=1.25 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 61:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 61-1: 4-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-6-amine. To a stirredsolution of 4-chloro-1H-indazol-6-amine (0.150 g, 0.895 mmol) inmethanol (2 mL) was added benzaldehyde (0.096 mL, 0.940 mmol). Thereaction was stirred at RT for 2 h, and then concentrated under vacuum.The residue was re-dissolved in DMF (2 mL), cooled to 0° C. and sodiumhydride (60%, 0.107 g, 2.69 mmol) was added. After 20 min,2-bromopropane (0.101 mL, 1.074 mmol) was added and the reaction wasallowed to warm to RT and stirred for 20 h. The reaction mixture wascooled to 0° C. and quenched by dropwise addition of 1M HCl (5 mL) andstirred at RT for 4 h. The mixture was brought to pH 7 by addition ofsat. sodium bicarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×10mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (0-50% EtOAc/isohexane) to afford4-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-6-amine (0.075 g, 26%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺)429.3; t_(R)=1.25 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 61-2: 1-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-amine. A stirred solutionof 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-phenyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.082 g, 0.40mmol), 4-chloro-1-isopropyl-1H-indazol-6-amine (0.07 g, 0.33 mmol) andsodium bicarbonate (0.084 g, 1.00 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1.5 mL) andwater (0.5 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂dppf (0.024 g,0.03 mmol) was added and purging was continued for a further 10 min. Thereaction was then heated to reflux and stirred under nitrogen for 2 h.Upon cooling, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (10 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL). The combined organic layers weredried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum.The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel (0-3%(0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford1-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-amine (0.01 g, 9%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺)252.2; t_(R)=2.17 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 61-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3using 1-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-indazol-6-amine. (3 mg, 36%). ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO d6) δ 12.51 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.47 (br s, 1H), 8.08 (brs, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.73 (br m, 2H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.46 (m,2H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 1H), 5.11 (sept, 1H, J=6.5 Hz), 4.65-4.40 (m, 2H),3.18-3.08 (br m, 1H), 2.96-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.74 (br m, 1H), 1.97-1.86(br m, 1H), 1.78-1.71 (br m, 1H), 1.51 (d, 6H, J=6.5 Hz), 1.44-1.31 (brm, 2H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 471.3; t_(R)=2.07 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 62

Step 62-1: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-bromophenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate. To a stirred solution of2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (6.2 g, 32.3 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(100 mL) was added 3-bromoaniline (3.52 mL, 32.3 mmol) and DIPEA (11.28mL, 64.6 mmol). The reaction was heated to 90° C. and stirred for 2 h,then allowed to cool to RT. (S)-tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (6.79g, 33.9 mmol) and DIPEA (11.28 mL, 64.6 mmol) were added and the mixturewas again heated to 90° C. for 2 h, then allowed to cool to RT. Thereaction mixture was diluted with water (200 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (2×200 mL). The combined organic layers were dried overmagnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The cruderesidue was slurried in MTBE/hexanes (1:1, 150 mL) and collected byfiltration to afford (S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-bromophenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate (11.43 g, 72%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 491.3, 493.2; t_(R)=2.45 min.HPLC Method 4.

Step 62-2: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′,3′-difluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate. A stirred solution of(S)-tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-bromophenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.1 g, 0.204 mmol), sodium hydrogencarbonate (0.068 g, 0.81 mmol) and(2,3-difluorophenyl)boronic acid (0.035 g, 0.22 mmol) was purged withnitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂dppf (0.015 g, 0.02 mmol) was then added andpurging was continued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heatedto 90° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 1 h, then allowed to cool toRT. The mixture was diluted with brine (20 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (0-5% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM)to afford (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′,3′-difluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(0.075 g, 70%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 525.3; t_(R)=2.60 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 62-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′,3′-difluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. To a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′,3′-difluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.072 g, 0.14 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added hydrogen chloride(4M in 1,4-dioxane, 0.686 mL, 2.75 mmol) and the reaction was stirred atRT for 16 h. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum, re-dissolved inmethanol (1 mL) and loaded onto SCX (ca. 1 g). This was washed withmethanol (20 mL) and then eluted with ammonia solution (0.7M inmethanol). The ammoniacal fraction was concentrated under vacuum toafford(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′,3′-difluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(0.055 g, 90%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90° C.) δ 11.55 (s, 1H), 8.63(s, 1H), 8.08-8.07 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.46 (t, 1H J=7.8 Hz),7.43-7.26 (m, 5H), 7.24-7.21 (m, 1H), 4.45-4.39 (m, 1H), 4.37-4.31 (m,1H), 3.09-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.82 (dd, 1H, J=12.6, 9.2 Hz), 2.72-2.64 (m,1H), 1.91-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.23 (m, 5H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 425.3;t_(R)=1.99 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 63:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-chloro-5′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 62. Step 2:(2-chloro-5-methoxyphenyl) boronic acid was used. (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′-chloro-5′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(0.075 g, 65%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 553.4, 555.3; t_(R)=2.64 min. HPLCMethod 4. Step 3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-chloro-5′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. (0.058 g, 87%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.50 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 7.89 (t, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 7.55-7.51 (m, 1H),7.45-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.29 (br s, 2H), 7.10-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.00-6.93 (m,2H), 4.43-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.35-4.29 (m, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.06-2.99 (m,1H), 2.79 (dd, 1H, J=12.6, 9.2 Hz), 2.69-2.62 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.82 (m,1H), 1.69-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.20 (m, 4H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 453.3,455.2; t_(R)=2.03 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 64:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-bis(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 64-1: 2,6-dibromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine.2,6-Dibromopyridin-4-amine (3.0 g, 11.91 mmol) was added to a flaskwhich was then flushed with N₂ for 15 min. Anhydrous DMF (25 mL) wasadded and the mixture cooled to 0° C. Sodium hydride (60% dispersion inmineral oil, 1.06 g, 26.5 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture leftto stir for 30 min. 4-Methoxybenzyl chloride (3.41 mL, 25.15 mmol) wasadded drop-wise, the cooling bath removed and the mixture stirred at RTfor 1 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (40 mL), washedsequentially with water (6×30 mL) and brine (20 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the crude product, which was purified by recrystallisation(boiling hot hexane with a small amount of EtOAc followed by cooling toRT and finally being left in a fridge overnight) to give the titlecompound as light-blue needles (4.70 g, 80%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.06 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 4H), 6.89 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 4H), 6.73 (s, 2H), 4.50 (s,4H), 3.81 (s, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 493.0; t_(R)=3.01 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Step 64-2:2,2′-(4-(bis(4-methoxybenzyl)amino)pyridine-2,6-diyl)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile).As in example 7 step 2, using2,6-dibromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine (0.671 g, 1.36mmol), Xantphos (0.094 g, 0.16 mmol), Pd₂allyl₂Cl₂ (0.022 g, 4 mol %),potassium 2-cyano-2-methylpropanoate (0.494 g, 3.27 mmol) and mesitylene(3.2 mL), which was purified by flash column chromatography on silica(hexane, followed by 5:1 hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound as acolourless viscous oil which solidified on standing (0.463 g, 73%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.14 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H), 6.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H),6.81 (s, 2H), 4.62 (s, 4H), 3.80 (s, 6H), 1.64 (s, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 469.4; t_(R)=3.06 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 64-3: 2,2′-(4-aminopyridine-2,6-diyl)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile).Trifluoroacetic acid (22.0 mL, excess) was added drop-wise to a solutionof2,2′-(4-(bis(4-methoxybenzyl)amino)pyridine-2,6-diyl)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile)(0.463 g, 0.988 mmol) in DCM (20.0 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedto 50° C. for 48 h; LCMS analysis indicated the major product was frommono 4-methoxybenzyl deprotection. The reaction mixture was neutralisedby the drop-wise addition of a saturated solution of NaHCO₃ (finalpH=8-9) and diluted with DCM (30 mL). The organic layer was washed withwater (2×20 mL) and the initial aqueous phase extracted with DCM (15mL). The combined organic extracts were dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude mixture. To thecrude mixture was added was added Pd(OH)₂ (0.600 g, 10-20% Pd basis),DCM (3.5 mL) and finally MeOH (10.0 mL) and the flask purged with H₂.The mixture was left to stir vigorously at RT for 3 h after which theflask was opened to the air and the mixture filtered through a pad ofCelite® under reduced pressure. The cake was washed with additional MeOH(20 mL) and DCM (20 mL), the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure and the crude product purified by flash column chromatographyon silica (6:1 hexane:EtOAc followed by 5:1) to give the title compoundas a colourless oil (0.070 g, 31%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.75 (s,2H), 4.43-4.28 (br s, 2H), 1.69 (s, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 229.2;t_(R)=2.42 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 64-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-bis(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2,2′-(4-Aminopyridine-2,6-diyl)bis(2-methylpropanenitrile) (0.051 g,0.22 mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.043 g, 0.22 mmol),triethylamine (0.06 mL, 0.43 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(5.0 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. overnightand then left to cool to RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate(0.042 g, 0.21 mmol) and triethylamine (0.06 mL, 0.43 mmol) were addedand the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was diluted with EtOAc (15 mL), washed sequentially with water(3×10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crudeproduct, which was purified by flash column chromatography on silica(2:1 hexane:EtOAc, followed by 1:1, 1:2 and EtOAc) to give the productfrom two displacements (0.026 g, 21%). The intermediate was dissolved indioxane (2.0 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (2.0 mL) was added drop-wise andthe mixture was stirred at RT overnight. Hexane was added (15 mL) andthe precipitate filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride salt of thetitle compound as a white powder (0.018 g, 78%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD)δ 8.69 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 2H), 4.47 (app d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.20-4.03 (m,1H), 3.99-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.62 (m, 2H), 2.28-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.12-1.97(m, 1H), 1.91-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.79 (s, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 448.3;t_(R)=2.26 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 65:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 65-1: 3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one. ^(n)BuLi (1.6 M in hexane, 9.3 mL,14.95 mmol) was added into a solution of 3-methylindolin-2-one (1.0 g,6.79 mmol) in dry THF (23 mL) at −78° C. under an inert atmosphere. Themixture was stirred at −78° C. for 30 min. Methyl iodide (0.47 mL, 7.47mmol) was added drop-wise and the mixture was stirred at −78° C. for anadditional 30 min, then allowed to warm up to RT and stirred for 1.5 h.The reaction mixture was quenched with a saturated solution of NH₄Cl(ca. 40 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×30 mL). The organic phases werecombined and washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashchromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording the title product as awhite solid (477 mg, 44%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.75 (s, 1H),7.25-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.04 (app. t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),1.41 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 160.0; t_(R)=1.96 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Step 65-2: 3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one. A mixture of3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one (477 mg, 2.96 mmol) and H₂SO₄ (95-98%, 3.75mL) was cooled down to −40° C. while vigorously stirring. A solution ofconcentrated HNO₃ (90%, 0.14 mL, 2.96 mmol) in H₂SO₄ (0.7 mL) was addeddrop-wise at −40° C. The reaction mixture was allowed to reach RT andstirred for 5 h. The mixture was poured into an ice-cooled solution ofwater (ca. 150 mL) precipitating a pale-green solid that was isolated byfiltration, washed with water (ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. Theprecipitate was dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and the organic phase wasdried over MgSO4, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure,dry-loaded into a column and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (3:2)] affording the title product as a white solid (253mg, 41%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.20 (dd, J=8.6, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.16(br. s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 1.46 (s,6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 205.0; t_(R)=1.98 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 65-3: 5-amino-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one. Iron powder (341 mg, 6.11mmol) was added into a solution of HCl (36%, 0.05 mL, 0.61 mmol) in EtOH(2.00 mL). The suspension was stirred at 65° C. for 2 h. The suspensionwas allowed to cool down to 55° C. and a NH₄Cl solution (25%, 1.50 mL)was added. A solution of 3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (214 mg, 1.22mmol) in EtOH (1 mL) was added drop-wise into the reaction mixture andstirred at 55° C. for 30 min. The mixture was allowed to reach RT andwas diluted with EtOH (4 mL), filtered through Celite® and washed withmore EtOH (ca. 40 mL). The filtrate was taken to neutral pH using asatured aq. solution of NaHCO₃ and the solvent was removed under reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 20 mL) and washed witha satured aq. solution of NaHCO₃ (ca. 10 mL) and brine (ca. 10 mL). Theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced affording a yellow solid that was used in the next step withoutfurther purification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.01 (br. s, 1H), 6.72(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (dd, J=8.1, 2.2 Hz, 1H),3.54 (br. s, 2H), 1.36 (s, 6H); ¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 184.1, 141.9,137.7, 131.9, 113.9, 110.9, 110.5, 45.0, 24.4.

Step 65-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (55 mg, 0.28 mmol),5-amino-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one (50 mg, 0.28 mmol) and triethylamine(0.04 mL, 0.31 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5.6 mL) and DMF (1 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 5 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (56 mg, 0.28mmol) and triethylamine (0.04 mL, 0.31 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasdissolved in EtOAc (20 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL). The organicphase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, dry-loaded into a column andpurified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (3:7→1:9)]affording the title product as a white solid (62 mg, 45%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 65-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(49 mg, 0.10 mmol) was suspended into dioxane (5 mL) and 4N HCl indioxane (3 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RT overnight.Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filtered under reducedpressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. The titleproduct was isolated as a white solid (35 mg, 89%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 8.51 (br, s, 1H), 7.52 (br. s, 1H), 7.45-7.35 (m, 1H),6.99 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.12-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.76-3.62(m, 1H), 3.62-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.40 (m, 1H), 2.22-2.10 (m, 1H),1.99-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺396.3; t_(R)=1.90 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 66:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 66-1: 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one. NBS (267 mg, 1.50mmol) was added portion-wise to a solution of3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (206 mg, 1.00 mmol) in H₂SO₄ (2 mL) atRT and stirred for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into anice-cooled solution of water (ca. 150 mL) precipitating a beige solidthat was isolated by filtration, washed with water (ca. 10 mL) and driedunder air. The precipitate was dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure, dry-loaded into a column and purified by flashchromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (7:3)] affording the title product as awhite solid (103 mg, 36%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.73 (br. s, 1H),8.35 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 1.48 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁻)(M−H)⁺ 282.2 for ⁷⁹Br; t_(R)=2.23 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 66-2: 5-amino-7-bromo-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one. Zn dust (157 mg,2.40 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooled solution of7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (84 mg, 0.30 mmol) and NH₄Cl(253 mg, 4.73 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 5 mL). The mixture was allowed toreach RT and stirred for 30 min. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL). The filtrate wasdried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureaffording a yellow solid that was used in the next step without furtherpurification (75 mg, 98%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 7.89 (s, 1H),6.73 (s, 1H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 1.30 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 255.0;t_(R)=0.81 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 66-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-((7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (50 mg, 0.26 mmol),5-amino-7-bromo-3,3-dimethyloxoindolin-2-one (66 mg, 0.26 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.04 mL, 0.29 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5.2 mL) and DMF (1mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 2.5 h. (S)-Tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (52 mg, 0.26 mmol) and triethylamine (0.04 mL,0.29 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight.The resulting mixture was allowed to reach RT and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc (20 mL) and washedwith brine (3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered,dry-loaded into a column and purified by flash chromatography [gradientHexane:EtOAc (1:1→1:4)] affording the title product as a white solid (75mg, 50%). The compound was directly taken into the next step.

Step 66-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(4-((7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(75 mg, 0.13 mmol) was suspended into dioxane (5 mL) and 4N HCl indioxane (3 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RT overnight.Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filtered under reducedpressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. Thehydrochloride salt of the title product was isolated as a white solid(60 mg, 91%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 10.68 (s, 1H),8.71 (s, 1H), 8.31 (br. s, 2H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 4.78-4.14(m, 3H), 4.09-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.67-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.24 (app. br. s, 1H),2.02 (app. br. s, 1H), 1.91-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.58 (app. br. s, 1H), 1.28(s, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 473.9 for ⁷⁹Br; t_(R)=1.75 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Example 67:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 67-1: 3,3-dimethyl-5-nitro-7-(prop-1-en-2-yl)indolin-2-one. Amixture of 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (100 mg, 0.35mmol), 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.13mL, 0.70 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (145 mg, 1.05 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 6 mL)was degassed with a N₂ flow for 20 min.Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (25 mg, 0.04 mmol) wasadded and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL).The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc(4:1)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (68 mg, 79%). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.48 (br. s, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.98(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.46 (app. s, 1H), 5.26-5.18 (m, 1H), 2.18 (s, 3H),1.46 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 245.0; t_(R)=2.31 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Step 67-2: 5-amino-7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one. A mixture of3,3-dimethyl-5-nitro-7-(prop-1-en-2-yl)indolin-2-one (68 mg, 0.28 mmol)and palladium on carbon (10 wt. %, 100 mg, 0.09 mmol) in EtOH (6 mL) wasstirred at RT under H₂ atmosphere (1 atm) for 2 h. The reaction mixturewas flushed with Ar, filtered through Celite® and washed with MeOH (ca.20 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was directly taken into the next step without furtherpurification (60 mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.90 (br. s, 1H),6.66-6.14 (m, 2H), 3.26 (br. s, 2H), 2.97-2.82 (m, 1H), 1.36 (s, 6H),1.23 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 219.0; t_(R)=0.77 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Step 67-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (54 mg, 0.28 mmol),5-amino-7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one (61 mg, 0.28 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.04 mL, 0.31 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5.0 mL) and DMF (1mL) was stirred at 50° C. overnight. (S)-Tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (56 mg, 0.28 mmol) and triethylamine (0.04 mL,0.31 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight.The resulting mixture was allowed to reach RT and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc (20 mL) and washedwith brine (3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered,dry-loaded into a column and purified by flash chromatography [gradientHexane:EtOAc (3:7→1:9)] affording the title product as a white solid (84mg, 56%). The compound was directly taken into the next step.

Step 67-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((7-isopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(84 mg, 0.16 mmol) was suspended into dioxane (5 mL) and 4N HCl indioxane (3 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RT overnight.Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filtered under reducedpressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. Thehydrochloride salt of the title product was isolated as a white solid(55 mg, 81%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.73 (br. s, 1H), 10.46 (s,1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.48-8.32 (m, 3H), 7.69 (br. s, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H),7.29 (s, 1H), 4.06-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.82-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.29 (app. br. s,1H), 3.11 (sept, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 2.08-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.69 (m, 2H),1.70-1.50 (m, 1H), 1.26 (s, 6H), 1.18 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 438.0; t_(R)=1.77 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 68:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-cyclohexyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 68-1: 7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one. Amixture of 7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (150 mg, 0.53mmol), cyclohex-1-en-1-ylboronic acid (133 mg, 1.06 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (221mg, 1.59 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 10 mL) was degassed with a N₂ flowfor 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (37 mg, 0.05mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h.The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL).The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc(4:1)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (101 mg, 67%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.50 (br. s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.95(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.00-5.94 (m, 1H), 2.40-2.31 (m, 2H), 2.32-2.22 (m,2H), 1.90-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁻)(M−H)⁺ 284.9; t_(R)=2.59 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 68-2: 5-amino-7-cyclohexyl-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one. A mixture of7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (60 mg, 0.21mmol) and palladium on carbon (10 wt. %, 23 mg, 0.02 mmol) in DCM:MeOH(1:1, 4 mL) was stirred at RT under H₂ atmosphere (1 atm) for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was flushed with Ar, filtered through Celite® andwashed with MeOH (ca. 10 mL) and DCM (ca. 10 mL). The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue, rapidly turningdarker, was directly taken into the next step without furtherpurification (54 mg, 99%).

Step 68-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((7-cyclohexyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (40 mg, 0.21 mmol),5-amino-7-cyclohexyl-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one (54 mg, 0.21 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.23 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) was stirredat 50° C. overnight. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (42 mg, 0.21mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.23 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→1:4)]affording the title product as a white solid (46 mg, 38%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 68-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-cyclohexyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((7-cyclohexyl-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(46 mg, 0.08 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andconcentrated under reduced pressure giving the hydrochloride salt of thetitle product as a white solid (36 mg, 95%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.72 (br. s, 1H), 10.50 (br. s, 1H), 8.70 (br. s, 1H), 8.54-8.20 (m,3H), 7.75-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.25 (m, 2H), 4.50-4.10 (m, 3H), 4.06-3.89(m, 2H), 3.78-3.47 (m, 2H), 3.29 (app. br. s, 1H), 2.73 (app. br. s,1H), 2.11-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.64 (m, 6H), 1.59 (app. br. s, 1H),1.51-1.28 (m, 3H), 1.25 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 478.0; t_(R)=2.17 min.HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 69:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 69-1: 5-amino-7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one. Zndust (99 mg, 1.52 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooledsolution of 7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (55mg, 0.19 mmol) and NH₄Cl (165 mg, 3.08 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 3 mL). Themixture was allowed to reach RT and stirred for 5 h. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL).The filtrate was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure affording a yellow solid that was used in the next stepwithout further purification (51 mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 8.25 (br. s, 1H), 6.51 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (d, J=2.2Hz, 1H), 5.88-5.76 (m, 1H), 3.58 (br. s, 2H), 2.31-2.10 (m, 4H),1.82-1.59 (m, 4H), 1.33 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 257.1; t_(R)=2.14 min.HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 69-2: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (38 mg, 0.20 mmol),5-amino-7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylindolin-2-one (51 mg, 0.20mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.22 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) wasstirred at 50° C. overnight. (S)-tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (40mg, 0.20 mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.22 mmol) were added and themixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture wasallowed to reach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loadedinto a column and purified by flash chromatography [gradientHexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)] affording the title product as a white solid (57mg, 50%). The compound was directly taken into the next step.

Step 69-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((7-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxoindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(57 mg, 0.10 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The hydrochloride salt of the title product was isolated as a whitesolid (45 mg, 94%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 8.53 (br. s, 1H),7.44 (br. s, 1H), 7.23 (br. s, 1H), 5.93-5.73 (m, 1H), 4.33-4.22 (m,1H), 4.07 (app. br. s, 1H), 3.77 (app. br. s, 1H), 3.66-3.58 (m, 1H),3.57-3.44 (m, 1H), 2.37-2.28 (m, 2H), 2.29-2.15 (m, 3H), 2.02-1.90 (m,1H), 1.90-1.69 (m, 6H), 1.39 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 476.0; t_(R)=2.17min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 70:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-7-phenylindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 70-1: 3,3-dimethyl-5-nitro-7-phenylindolin-2-one. A mixture of7-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-5-nitroindolin-2-one (206 mg, 0.72 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-phenyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (166 mg, 0.81 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (170 mg, 1.23 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 7 mL) was degassed with aN₂ flow for 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (29mg, 0.04 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 2 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine(3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered,concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording the title product as a yellow solid (171mg, 84%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.23 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (br. s, 1H), 7.57-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.43 (m, 3H),1.49 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 280.9; t_(R)=2.43 min. HPLC Method 3(Base).

Step 70-2: 5-amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-phenylindolin-2-one. Zn dust (185 mg,2.84 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooled solution of3,3-dimethyl-5-nitro-7-phenylindolin-2-one (100 mg, 0.35 mmol) and NH₄Cl(300 mg, 5.60 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 6 mL). The mixture was allowed toreach RT and stirred for 5 h. The reaction mixture was filtered throughCelite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL). The filtrate was dried overMgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure affording ayellow solid that was used in the next step without further purification(85 mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.63 (br. s, 1H), 7.47-7.39 (m,4H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 1H), 6.62-6.54 (m, 2H), 3.50 (br. s, 2H), 1.39 (s,6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 253.0; t_(R)=2.00 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 70-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-7-phenylindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (67 mg, 0.35 mmol),5-amino-3,3-dimethyl-7-phenylindolin-2-one (98 mg, 0.35 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.38 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (7.0 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 2 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (70 mg, 0.35mmol) and triethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.38 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→1:4)]affording the title product as a white solid (129 mg, 65%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 70-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-7-phenylindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-7-phenylindolin-5-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(129 mg, 0.23 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The hydrochloride salt of the title product was isolated as a whitesolid (79 mg, 74%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.86 (br. s, 1H), 10.29(s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.54-8.27 (m, 3H), 7.79-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.43(m, 5H), 7.43-7.32 (m, 1H), 4.30 (app. br. s, 2H), 4.05-3.87 (m, 1H),3.72 (app. br. s, 1H), 3.31 (app. br. s, 1H), 2.13-1.94 (m, 1H),1.89-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.32 (s, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺471.9; t_(R)=2.07 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 71:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-oxospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 71-1: spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one. Lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1M in hexane, 50 mL, 50 mmol) was addeddrop-wise into a solution of 2-oxindole (3.0 g, 23 mmol) in dry THF (70mL) at −78° C. The mixture was brought up to −50° C. and was stirred atthat temperature for 30 min. The mixture was cooled down to −78° C. and1,5-dibromopentane (3.0 mL, 23 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 3 h, then at reflux for 4 h. After cooling, themixture was partitioned between Et₂O and satured NH₄Cl. The organiclayer was concentrated and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (95:5)] affording the title compound as a white solid (2.7g, 58%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.06 (br. s, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 7.21 (app. td, J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (app. td, J=7.6, 1.2 Hz,1H), 6.91 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 2.01-1.55 (m, 10H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 200.1;t_(R)=2.34 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 71-2: 5′-nitrospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one. A mixture ofspiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one (750 mg, 3.73 mmol) and H₂SO₄(95-98%, 5.0 mL) was cooled down to −20° C. while vigorously stirring. Asolution of concentrated HNO₃ (90%, 0.17 mL, 3.73 mmol) in H₂SO₄ (0.7mL) was added drop-wise at −20° C. The reaction mixture was allowed toreach RT and stirred for 2 h. The mixture was poured into an ice-cooledsolution of water (ca. 150 mL) precipitating a pale-green solid that wasisolated by filtration, washed with water (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The precipitate was dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and the organicphase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure, dry-loaded into a column and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording the title product as an off-white solid(340 mg, 37%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.56 (br. s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H),8.24 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 2.15-1.50 (m, 10H); m/z(ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 245.0; t_(R)=2.34 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 71-3: 5′-aminospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one. Zn dust (212mg, 3.25 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooled solution of5′-nitrospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one (100 mg, 0.41 mmol) andNH₄Cl (348 mg, 6.50 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 7 mL). The mixture wasallowed to reach RT and stirred for 2 h. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL). The filtratewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureaffording a yellow solid that was used in the next step without furtherpurification (89 mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.75 (br. s,1H), 6.87 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.55 (dd, J=8.1,2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.48 (br. s, 2H), 2.01-1.80 (m, 4H), 1.77-1.52 (m, 6H); m/z(ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 217.0; t_(R)=1.84 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 71-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′-oxospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (79 mg, 0.41 mmol),5′-aminospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one (88 mg, 0.41 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.06 mL, 0.45 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (7 mL) was stirred at50° C. for 2 h. (S)-tert-Butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (82 mg, 0.41mmol) and triethylamine (0.06 mL, 0.41 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)]affording the title product as a white solid (89 mg, 40%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 71-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2′-oxospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′-oxospiro[cyclohexane-1,3-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(89 mg, 0.17 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The hydrochloride salt of the title product was isolated as a whitesolid (60 mg, 83%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.84 (br. s, 1H), 10.44(s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.64-8.37 (m, 4H), 7.90-7.18 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.85(m, 1H), 4.36-4.15 (s, 1H), 4.10-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.79-3.45 (m, 2H),3.38-3.23 (m, 1H), 3.10-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.12-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.73 (m,3H), 1.74-1.46 (m, 9H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 436.0; t_(R)=1.99 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Example 72:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7′-isopropyl-2′-oxospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 72-1: 7′-bromo-5′-nitrospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one. NBS(320 mg, 1.86 mmol) was added portion-wise to a solution of5′-nitrospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one (200 mg, 0.82 mmol) inH₂SO₄ (95-98%, 5 mL) at RT and stirred for 48 h. The reaction mixturewas poured into an ice-cooled solution of water (ca. 150 mL)precipitating a beige solid that was isolated by filtration, washed withwater (ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. The precipitate was dissolved inEtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and the organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a column andpurified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording thetitle product as a pale orange solid (250 mg, 93%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.63 (br. s, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 2.06-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.66 (m, 6H); m/z (ES⁻)(M−H)⁺ 322.8 for ⁷⁹Br; t_(R)=2.45 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 72-2:5′-nitro-7′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one. Amixture of 7′-bromo-5′-nitrospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one (93mg, 0.29 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.08 mL,0.43 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (120 mg, 0.87 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 5 mL) wasdegassed with a N₂ flow for 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II)dichloride (21 mg, 0.03 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 2 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) andwashed with brine (3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄,filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flashchromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (9:1)] affording the title product as abrown solid (72 mg, 87%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.30 (br. s, 1H),8.17 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 5.48-5.41 (m, 1H),5.20-5.16 (m, 1H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.10-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.84 (m, 2H),1.83-1.63 (m, 6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 245.0; t_(R)=2.57 min. HPLC Method 3(Base).

Step 72-3:5′-amino-7′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one. Amixture of5′-nitro-7′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one (72mg, 0.25 mmol) and palladium on carbon (10 wt. %, 26 mg, 0.02 mmol) inDCM:MeOH (1:1, 4 mL) was stirred at RT under H₂ atmosphere (1 atm)overnight. After this time, LCMS analysis indicated that only the nitrogroup was reduced leaving the isoprene untouched. The reaction mixturewas flushed with Ar, filtered through Celite® and washed with MeOH (ca.10 mL) and DCM (ca. 10 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue was directly taken into the next step withoutfurther purification.

Step 72-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′-oxo-7′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (48 mg, 0.25 mmol),5′-amino-7′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-2′-one (64mg, 0.25 mmol) and triethylamine (0.04 mL, 0.27 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h. (S)-Tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (50 mg, 0.25 mmol) and triethylamine (0.04 mL,0.27 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight.The resulting mixture was allowed to reach RT, concentrated underreduced pressure, dry-loaded into a column and purified by flashchromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)] affording the titleproduct as a white solid (59 mg, 40%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.88(br. s, 1H), 8.41 (br. s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H),6.22 (br. s, 2H), 5.30-5.26 (m, 1H), 5.12-5.08 (m, 1H), 4.79-4.57 (m,1H), 4.38-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.29 (m, 3H), 2.50-2.22 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.80(m, 4H), 1.79-1.48 (m, 10H), 1.40 (s, 9H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 576.3;t_(R)=2.56 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 72-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((7′-isopropyl-2′-oxospiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2′-oxo-7′-(prop-1-en-2-yl)spiro[cyclohexane-1,3′-indolin]-5′-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(59 mg, 0.10 mmol) and palladium on carbon (10 wt. %, 15 mg, 0.01 mmol)in DCM:MeOH (1:1, 4 mL) was stirred at RT under H₂ atmosphere (1 atm)for 2 h. The reaction mixture was flushed with Ar, filtered throughCelite® and washed with MeOH (ca. 10 mL) and DCM (ca. 10 mL). Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue wassuspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4N HCl in dioxane (2 mL) wasadded. The suspension was stirred at RT overnight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4mL) and the precipitate was filtered under reduced pressure, washed withEt₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. The hydrochloride salt of thetitle product was isolated as a white solid (31 mg, 67%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 8.50 (br. s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H),4.29-4.19 (m, 1H), 4.14-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.55 (s,1H), 3.52-3.43 (m, 1H), 3.06 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.22-2.12 (s, 1H),2.02-1.89 (s, 3H), 1.91-1.54 (m, 10H), 1.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁻)(M−H)⁺ 478.4; t_(R)=2.16 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 73:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-(((3-methylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 73-1: 3-(methylsulfinyl)aniline. A mixture of 3-(methylthio)aniline(714 mg, 5.48 mmol) in H₂O₂ (30 v/v % in water, 0.58 mL, 5.64 mmol) wasstirred at 70° C. for 1 h. The resulting mixture was satured with NaCland extracted with EtOAc (3×25 mL). The combined organic extracts werewashed with a satured aqueous solution of Na₂S₂O₃ (15 mL). The organicphase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography [DCM:MeOH(20:1)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (268 mg, 34%).The compound was directly taken into the next step.

Step 73-2: (rac)-(3-aminophenyl)(imino)(methyl)-λ⁶-sulfanone. Sodiumazide (250 mg, 3.84 mmol) was added into a mixture of3-(methylsulfinyl)aniline (307 mg, 1.98 mmol) in Eaton's reagent(Phosphorus pentoxide, 7.7 wt. % in methanesulfonic acid, 4.5 mL) at RT.The mixture was stirred at 50° C., releasing N₂. After 2 h. the mixturewas cooled down to 0° C. and a satured aqueous solution NaHCO₃ was addeddrop-wise until neutral pH. The mixture was extracted with DCM:MeOH(10:1, 5×20 mL), washed with brine (ca. 20 mL), dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by flash chromatography [DCM:MeOH (20:1)] affording the titleproduct as an off-white solid (125 mg, 37%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.32-7.21 (m, 3H), 6.88-6.80 (m, 1H), 3.47 (br. s, 1H), 3.05 (s, 3H);¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 147.5, 144.2, 130.2, 119.1, 116.9, 113.3,46.0.

Step 73-3: tert-butyl((3S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-(S-methylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (100 mg, 0.52 mmol),(3-aminophenyl)(imino)(methyl)-λ⁶-sulfanone (89 mg, 0.52 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.08 mL, 0.57 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) and DMF (1 mL)was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate(104 mg, 0.52 mmol) and triethylamine (0.08 mL, 0.57 mmol) were addedand the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. The resulting mixture wasallowed to reach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas dissolved in EtOAc (20 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL). Theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [DCM:MeOH (95:5)] affording thetitle product as a mixture of diasteromers. The compound was directlytaken into the next step.

Step 73-4:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-(((3-methylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl((3S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-(S-methylsulfonimidoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(69 mg, 0.14 mmol) was suspended into dioxane (5 mL) and 4N HCl indioxane (3 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RT overnight.Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filtered under reducedpressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried under air. Thehydrochloride salt of the title product was isolated as an inseparablemixture of diasteromers (49 mg, 88%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.27(br. s, 1H), 9.00-8.22 (m, 7H), 8.10-7.73 (s, 3H), 4.70-4.09 (m, 2H),4.00 (s, 3H), 3.77-3.04 (m, 3H), 2.13-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.65 (m, 2H),1.65-1.45 (m, 1H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 390.0; t_(R)=1.43 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Example 74:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-hydroxy-3,5-diisopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 74-1: 2,6-diisopropyl-4-nitrophenol. 2,6-Diisopropylphenol (2.0 mL,10.79 mmol) was dissolved in hexane (10 mL) and cooled to 0° C. 70%Nitric acid (0.7 mL) was added slowly drop-wise with stirring, afterwhich the cooling bath was removed and the reaction mixture stirred atRT for 1 h. The resulting precipitate was filtered and dried to give thetitle compound as a light-yellow solid (2.02 g, 84%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.88 (s, 2H), 4.09-3.87 (br s, 1H), 3.34 (sept, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 222.0; t_(R)=1.65min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 74-2: 2,6-diisopropyl-4-aminophenol. Prepared as in example 5 step2, using iron powder (1.12 g, 20.05 mmol), EtOH (6.50 mL), conc. HCl(aq) (0.17 mL), 25% NH₄Cl (aq) solution (3.26 mL) and2,6-diisopropyl-4-nitrophenol (0.400 g, 1.79 mmol), purified by flashcolumn chromatography (4:1 hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound(0.090 g, 35%) as a yellow viscous oil which quickly darkened in colour(sample stored in fridge freezer and used within 24 h). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 6.44 (s, 2H), 3.12 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.23 (d, J=6.8 Hz,12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 194.1; t_(R)=2.12 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Step 74-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-hydroxy-3,5-diisopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2,6-Diisopropyl-4-aminophenol (0.085 g, 0.44 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.084 g, 0.44 mmol), triethylamine(0.13 mL, 0.93 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (5.0 mL) andDMF (1.0 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h and left to coolto RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.088 g, 0.44 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.13 mL, 0.93 mmol) were added and the reaction mixturewas heated at 50° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was diluted withEtOAc (15 mL), washed sequentially with water (3×10 mL) and brine (10mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the crude product, which was purified byflash column chromatography on silica (1:4 hexane:EtOAc) to give theproduct from two displacements. The intermediate was dissolved in Et₂O(10.0 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (5.0 mL) was added drop-wise and themixture was stirred at RT overnight. Hexane was added (15 mL) and theprecipitate filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride salt of thetitle compound as a light-yellow powder (0.154 g, 80%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD) δ 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.22 (s, 2H), 4.26 (dd, J=13.6, 3.2 Hz, 1H),4.18-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.84-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.44 (m,1H), 3.36 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.23-2.13 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.89 (m, 1H),1.88-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.23 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺440.0; t_(R)=1.93 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 75:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-diisopropyl-4-methoxyphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 75-1: 1,3-diisopropyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene.2,6-Diisopropyl-4-aminophenol (0.287 g, 1.29 mmol) was added to a flaskwhich was then flushed with N₂ for 15 min. Anhydrous DMF (5.0 mL) wasadded and the mixture cooled to 0° C. Sodium hydride (60% dispersion inmineral oil, 0.154 g, 3.85 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture leftto stir for 30 min. Methyl iodide (0.24 mL, 3.86 mmol) was addeddrop-wise, the cooling bath removed and the mixture stirred at RTovernight. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (40 mL), washedsequentially with water (7×30 mL) and brine (20 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the crude product which did not require further purification(0.315 g, quantitative). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.99 (s, 2H), 3.80(s, 3H), 3.36 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.27 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 12H). ¹³C NMR(101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 160.3, 143.8, 120.3, 62.6, 27.1, 23.9.

Step 75-2: 3,5-diisopropyl-4-methoxyaniline.1,3-Diisopropyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene (0.315 g, 1.01 mmol), wasdissolved in THF (16.4 mL) and water (3.6 mL). The solution was cooledto 0° C. before ammonium chloride (0.859 g, 16.1 mmol) and zinc (0.534g, 8.17 mmol) were added. The cooling bath was removed and the reactionmixture stirred at RT for 2.5 h. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough a pad of Celite® under reduced pressure using EtOAc (30 mL). Thefiltrate was washed with water (2×30 mL), dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product which didnot require further purification (0.208 g, 76%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 6.43 (s, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.27 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.20 (d, J=6.8Hz, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 208.1; t_(R)=2.49 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Step 75-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-diisopropyl-4-methoxyphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.3,5-Diisopropyl-4-methoxyaniline (0.056 g, 0.27 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.053 g, 0.28 mmol), triethylamine(0.08 mL, 0.57 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (5.0 mL) andDMF (1.0 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h and left to coolto RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.054 g, 0.27 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.08 mL, 0.57 mmol) were added and the reaction mixturewas heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted withEtOAc (15 mL), washed sequentially with water (3×10 mL) and brine (10mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the crude product from two displacements,which was dissolved in Et₂O (10.0 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (5.0 mL) wasadded drop-wise and the mixture was stirred at RT for 6 h. Hexane wasadded (15 mL) and the suspension filtered to give a viscous materialthat was collected and dissolved in MeOH (1.0 mL). Et₂O (10 mL) andhexane (10 mL) were added and the mixture was triturated overnight. Theresulting powder was filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride saltof the title compound as a light yellow powder (0.022 g, 18%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.52 (s, 1H), 7.32 (s, 2H), 4.28 (app d, J=13.6 Hz),4.18-4.10 (m, 1H), 3.82-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.70-3.58 (m, 1H),3.56-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.38 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.24-2.13 (m, 1H),2.01-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.70 (m, 3H), 1.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 12H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 427.1; t_(R)=2.52 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 76:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1,5-diisopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 76-1: 3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1H)-one. A mixture of3-bromo-2-hydroxy-5-nitropyridine (1.0 g, 4.57 mmol), 2-bromopropane(1.29 mL, 13.71 mmol) and cesium fluoride (2.0 g, 13.71 mmol) in DMF (40mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 3 days. The resulting mixture was allowedto reach RT, partitioned between EtOAc (ca. 40 mL) and water (30 mL) andwashed with brine (3×30 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄,filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flashchromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording the title product as apale green solid (720 mg, 61%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.62 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 5.24 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.46 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 6H); ¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 157.7, 136.6, 134.7, 130.6,114.0, 51.5, 21.6.

Step 76-2: 1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one. Amixture of 3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (150 mg, 0.57mmol), 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.22mL, 1.15 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (236 mg, 1.71 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 10 mL)was degassed with a N₂ flow for 20 min.Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (40 mg, 0.06 mmol) wasadded and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL).The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc(4:1)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (126 mg, 99%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.57 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H),5.86-5.81 (m, 1H), 5.36-5.33 (m, 1H), 5.26 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.12(s, 3H), 1.44 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); ¹³C NMR (101 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ160.1, 139.3, 133.5, 131.2, 130.5, 128.3, 119.2, 48.7, 22.1, 22.0.

Step 76-3: 5-amino-1,3-diisopropylpyridin-2(1H)-one. A mixture of1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2(1F)-one (126 mg, 0.57mmol) and palladium on carbon (10 wt. %, 60 mg, 0.06 mmol) in EtOH (5mL) was stirred at RT under H₂ atmosphere (1 atm) for 3 h. The reactionmixture was flushed with Ar, filtered through Celite® and washed withMeOH (ca. 20 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue was directly taken into the next step without furtherpurification (108 mg, 97%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 6.85 (d,J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 5.31 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.20(sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 1.28 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H), 1.14 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H);m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 196.0; t_(R)=1.67 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 76-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1,5-diisopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (106 mg, 0.55 mmol),5-amino-1,3-diisopropylpyridin-2(1F)-one (108 mg, 0.55 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.08 mL, 0.58 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8.0 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 5 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (110 mg, 0.55mmol) and triethylamine (0.08 mL, 0.58 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)]affording the title product as a white solid (103 mg, 37%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 76-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1,5-diisopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1,5-diisopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(95 mg, 0.18 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting sticky solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andprecipitated by addition of Et₂O (ca. 3 mL). The mother liquor wasremoved and the resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure givingthe hydrochloride salt of the pure title product as a beige solid (78mg, 98%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.24 (br. s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H),8.54-8.10 (m, 3H), 7.83 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (br. s, 1H), 7.40 (d,J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 5.15 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.18 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.89(m, 1H), 3.71-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.29-3.19 (m, 1H), 3.08(sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.91-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.51(m, 1H), 1.29 (app. dd, J=6.8, 3.0 Hz, 6H), 1.11 (app. dd, J=6.9, 2.3Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 414.2; t_(R)=1.95 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 77:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 77-1: 1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-one. A mixture of3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (70 mg, 0.27 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-phenyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (110 mg, 0.54 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (113 mg, 0.81 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 5 mL) was degassed with aN₂ flow for 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (19mg, 0.03 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 1 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine(3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered,concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (52mg, 78%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.65 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d,J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.34 (m, 3H), 5.31 (sept, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 1.49 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 259.0; t_(R)=2.46 min.HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 77-2: 5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-one. Zn dust (101mg, 1.55 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooled solution of1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-phenylpyridin-2(1F)-one (50 mg, 0.19 mmol) andNH₄Cl (166 mg, 3.10 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 4.5 mL). The mixture wasallowed to reach RT and stirred for 30 min. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL). The filtratewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureaffording a colourless oil which rapidly turned darker. The residue wasdirectly taken into the next step without further purification.

Step 77-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (37 mg, 0.19 mmol),5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-phenylpyridin-2(1F)-one (44 mg, 0.19 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.21 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3.0 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 2 h. (S)-tert-Butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (38 mg, 0.19mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.21 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→1:4)]affording the title product as a white solid (77 mg, 73%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 77-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(77 mg, 0.14 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting sticky solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andprecipitated by addition of Et₂O (ca. 3 mL). The mother liquor wasremoved and the resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure givingthe hydrochloride salt of the title product as a pale yellow solid (45mg, 72%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.35 (br. s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H),8.51-8.31 (m, 4H), 8.04 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.71(d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (app. t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.30 (m, 1H), 5.22(sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.23 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.90 (m, 1H), 3.72-3.60(m, 1H), 3.61-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.34-3.24 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.93 (m, 1H),1.79-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.56-1.48 (m, 1H), 1.35 (app. dd, J=6.8, 3.7 Hz, 6H);m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 446.0; t_(R)=2.02 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 78:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 78-1: 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1H)-one. Amixture of 3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (80 mg, 0.31mmol), (4-chlorophenyl)boronic acid (62 mg, 0.40 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (129mg, 0.93 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 5 mL) was degassed with a N₂ flowfor 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (22 mg, 0.03mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h.The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL).The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc(9:1)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (71 mg, 78%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.58 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H),7.57 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.22 (sept, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 1.41 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); 13C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 160.3, 134.9,134.2, 133.4, 130.9, 130.0, 129.8, 129.4, 128.6, 49.3, 22.0.

Step 78-2: 5-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1H)-one. Zndust (127 mg, 1.93 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooledsolution of 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (71mg, 0.24 mmol) and NH₄Cl (205 mg, 3.84 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 5.0 mL).The mixture was allowed to reach RT and stirred for 1.5 h. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL).The filtrate was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure affording a colourless oil which rapidly turned darker.The residue was directly taken into the next step without furtherpurification.

Step 78-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (44 mg, 0.23 mmol),5-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1F)-one (62 mg, 0.23mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.25 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) wasstirred at 50° C. for 5 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (46mg, 0.23 mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.25 mmol) were added and themixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture wasallowed to reach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loadedinto a column and purified by flash chromatography [gradientHexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)] affording the title product as a white solid (51mg, 38%). The compound was directly taken into the next step.

Step 78-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(51 mg, 0.09 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting sticky solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andprecipitated by addition of Et₂O (ca. 3 mL). The mother liquor wasremoved and the resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure givingthe hydrochloride salt of the title product as a pale yellow solid (43mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2Hz, 2H), 5.32 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.07-3.98 (m,1H), 3.76-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.51 (m, 2H), 2.21-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.63(m, 3H), 1.45 (app. dd, J=6.8, 2.3 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 482.3;t_(R)=2.26 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 79:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 79-1:1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one. Amixture of 3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (100 mg, 0.39mmol), (4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (109 mg, 0.57 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (163 mg, 1.17 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 6 mL) was degassed with aN₂ flow for 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (27mg, 0.04 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 1 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine(3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered,concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (85:15)] affording the title product as a colourless oil(130 mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.69 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.26(d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.69 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 5.30(sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.49 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 327.1;t_(R)=2.77 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 79-2:5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one. Zndust (209 mg, 3.20 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooledsolution of1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-2(1F)-one (130mg, 0.40 mmol) and NH₄Cl (342 mg, 6.40 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 8.0 mL).The mixture was allowed to reach RT and stirred for 2.5 h. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL).The filtrate was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure affording a colourless oil which rapidly turned darker.The residue was directly taken into the next step without furtherpurification.

Step 79-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (75 mg, 0.39 mmol),5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-2(1F)-one (115mg, 0.39 mmol) and triethylamine (0.06 mL, 0.43 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(5.0 mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. (S)-Tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (78 mg, 0.39 mmol) and triethylamine (0.06 mL,0.43 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight.The resulting mixture was allowed to reach RT, concentrated underreduced pressure, dry-loaded into a column and purified by flashchromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)] affording the titleproduct as a pale green solid (150 mg, 63%). The compound was directlytaken into the next step.

Step 79-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(150 mg, 0.24 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting sticky solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andprecipitated by addition of Et₂O (ca. 3 mL). The mother liquor wasremoved and the resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure givingthe hydrochloride salt of the title product as a pale yellow solid (120mg, 98%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=2.6Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.84 (m, 3H), 7.73 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 5.34 (sept, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.29 (m, 1H), 4.06-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.62 (m, 1H),3.60-3.47 (m, 2H), 2.22-2.14 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.65 (m,2H), 1.46 (app. dd, J=6.8, 1.7 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 516.3;t_(R)=2.35 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 80:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 80-1:3-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1H)-one.3-Bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (0.299 g, 1.15 mmol),2-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(0.281 g, 1.15 mmol) and potassium carbonate (0.318 g, 2.30 mmol) weredissolved in dioxane (9.0 mL) and water (2.0 mL). The reaction mixturewas degassed with N₂ for 20 min and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ was added quickly,followed by purging of the flask with N₂ for a further 10 min. Thereaction mixture was heated to 100° C. for 2 h and allowed to cool toRT. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (40 mL), washed withwater (3×20 mL), dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the crude product, which was purified by flashcolumn chromatography on silica (4:1 hexane:EtOAc followed by 3:1) togive the title compound as a light yellow oil (0.298 g, 87%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.57 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H),6.34-6.28 (m, 1H), 5.23 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.77-2.60 (m, 4H),2.21-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.44 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 299.1;t_(R)=2.62 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 80-2:5-amino-3-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1H)-one.Prepared as in step 75-2, but left to stir at RT overnight, using3-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one(0.151 g, 0.51 mmol), THF (7.0 mL), water (1.5 mL), zinc (0.271 g, 4.14mmol) and NH₄Cl (0.43 g, 8.04 mmol) to give the title compound as agreen viscous oil (0.100 g, 74%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 7.16-7.13 (m,2H), 5.93-5.86 (m, 1H), 5.24 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.92-4.76 (br s, 2H),2.72-2.58 (m, 4H), 2.19-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.34 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 269.2; t_(R)=2.03 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 80-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.5-Amino-3-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1F)-one(0.069 g, 0.26 mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.050 g,0.26 mmol), triethylamine (0.07 mL, 0.50 mmol) were dissolved inanhydrous dioxane (5.0 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL). The mixture was heated at50° C. for 1.5 h and left to cool to RT. tert-Butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.052 g, 0.26 mmol) and triethylamine (0.07mL, 0.50 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C.overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (15 mL), washedsequentially with water (3×10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the crude product from two displacements, which was purified byflash column chromatography on silica (1:3 hexane:EtOAc followed byEtOAc). The intermediate was dissolved in Et₂O (2.5 mL) and 4M HCl indioxane (2.5 mL) was added drop-wise and the mixture was stirred at RTfor 2 h. Hexane was added (15 mL) and the solid filtered and dried togive the hydrochloride salt of the title compound as a light brownpowder (0.039 g, 48%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.60-8.44 (br s, 1H),7.95-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.47 (m, 1H), 5.37-5.17 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.18 (m,1H), 4.17-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.80-3.66 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.04-2.91(m, 1H), 2.28-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.72 (m, 7H), 1.70-1.50 (m, 2H),1.50-1.35 (m, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 488.3; t_(R)=2.15 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Example 81:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-5-morpholino-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 81-1: 1-isopropyl-3-morpholino-5-nitropyridin-2(1H)-one. A mixtureof 3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (100 mg, 0.38 mmol),morpholine (0.03 mL, 0.38 mmol), palladium(II) acetate (4 mg, 0.02mmol), Xantphos (11 mg, 0.02 mmol) and cesium carbonate (146 mg, 0.76mmol) in dry and degassed dioxane (3.0 mL) was stirred at 105° C. underinert atmosphere overnight. The resulting mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) andwashed with brine (3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄,filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flashchromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (3:1)] affording the title product as ayellow solid (70 mg, 69%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.34 (d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 7.31 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 5.25 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.92-3.82 (m,4H), 3.28-3.13 (m, 4H), 1.42 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 268.0;t_(R)=2.05 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 81-2: 5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-morpholinopyridin-2(1H)-one. Zn dust(117 mg, 1.80 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooled solutionof 1-isopropyl-3-morpholino-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (60 mg, 0.22 mmol)and NH₄Cl (188 mg, 3.52 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 4.0 mL). The mixture wasallowed to reach RT and stirred for 10 min. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL). The filtratewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureaffording a colourless oil which rapidly turned darker. The residue wasdirectly taken into the next step without further purification.

Step 81-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-5-morpholino-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (42 mg, 0.22 mmol),5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-morpholinopyridin-2(1F)-one (52 mg, 0.22 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.24 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 1.5 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (44 mg, 0.22mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.24 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [EtOAc (100%)] affording the titleproduct as a dark brown solid (74 mg, 60%). The compound was directlytaken into the next step.

Step 81-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-5-morpholino-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-5-morpholino-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(74 mg, 0.13 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting sticky solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andprecipitated by addition of Et₂O (ca. 3 mL). The mother liquor wasremoved and the resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure givingthe hydrochloride salt of the title product as a red solid (60 mg, 98%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s,1H), 5.26 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.39-4.31 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.12 (m, 4H),4.00-3.88 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.71 (m, 5H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.46 (m,1H), 2.23-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.46 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 456.2; t_(R)=1.58 min. HPLC Method 3(Base).

Example 82:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-cyclohexyl-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 82-1: 3-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1H)-one.A mixture of 3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (180 mg, 0.69mmol), cyclohex-1-en-1-ylboronic acid (174 mg, 1.38 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (286mg, 2.07 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 11 mL) was degassed with a N₂ flowfor 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (48 mg, 0.07mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2.5h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL).The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc(85:15)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (179 mg, 99%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.52 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=3.0 Hz,1H), 6.46 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.25 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.39-2.30 (m,2H), 2.27-2.19 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.43 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 261.1; t_(R)=2.66 min. HPLC Method 3(Base).

Step 82-2: 5-amino-3-cyclohexyl-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1H)-one. A mixtureof 3-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (80 mg,0.31 mmol) and palladium on carbon (10 wt. %, 32 mg, 0.03 mmol) inDCM:MeOH (1:1, 5 mL) was stirred at RT under H₂ atmosphere (1 atm) for 1h. The reaction mixture was flushed with Ar, filtered through Celite®and washed with MeOH (ca. 20 mL). The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure affording a colourless oil which rapidly turned darker.The residue was directly taken into the next step without furtherpurification.

Step 82-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-cyclohexyl-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (58 mg, 0.30 mmol),5-amino-3-cyclohexyl-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1F)-one (70 mg, 0.30 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.33 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 1 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (60 mg, 0.30mmol) and triethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.33 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)]affording the title product as a white solid (81 mg, 49%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 82-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-cyclohexyl-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-cyclohexyl-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(81 mg, 0.15 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting sticky solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andprecipitated by addition of Et₂O (ca. 3 mL). The mother liquor wasremoved and the resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure givingthe hydrochloride salt of the title product as a white solid (66 mg,99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 7.50 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (sept, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 4.33-4.24 (m,1H), 4.11-4.01 (m, 1H), 3.76-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.43 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.84(m, 1H), 2.27-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.75 (m, 7H), 1.52-1.43 (m, 2H), 1.40(app. dd, J=6.8, 1.6 Hz, 6H), 1.35-1.21 (m, 4H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 452.0;t_(R)=2.14 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Example 83:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 83-1:5-amino-3-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1H)-one.Prepared by an analogous method to step 82-2, using3-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one(0.119 g, 0.40 mmol), 10% Pd/C (0.050 g, 12 mol %), MeOH (10.0 mL) andDCM (3.0 mL) to give the title compound as a white solid, without theneed for purification (0.041 g, 38%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.84 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 5.29 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.00(app t, J=12 Hz, 1H), 2.22-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 3H), 1.83 (tt,J=13.2, 4 Hz, 1H), 1.59-1.45 (m, 2H), 1.30 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 271.2; t_(R)=2.02 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 83-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-1-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3, using5-amino-3-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-1-isopropylpyridin-2(1F)-one (0.041g, 0.15 mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.031 g, 0.16mmol), triethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.38 mmol), dioxane (5.0 mL), DMF (0.5mL), tert-butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.031 g, 0.15 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.38 mmol) to give the hydrochloride salt of thetitle compound as a brown powder (intermediate was purified underidentical conditions) (0.041 g, 51%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.53 (brs, 1H), 7.91-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.47 (m, 1H), 5.35-5.19 (m, 1H),4.35-4.19 (m, 1H), 4.18-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.44 (m,1H), 3.05-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.28-2.06 (m, 3H), 2.07-1.71 (m, 7H), 1.72-1.50(m, 2H), 1.49-1.34 (m, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 490.3; t_(R)=2.14min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 84:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 84-1:1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one.3-Bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (100 mg, 0.38 mmol),piperidine-1-carbaldehyde (1.9 mL, 17.10 mmol), palladium(II) acetate (4mg, 0.02 mmol), Xantphos (22 mg, 0.04 mmol) and phosphorus oxychloride(0.07 mL, 0.76 mmol) were combined in a pressure vessel under an inertatmosphere and stirred at 165° C. for 24 h. The resulting mixture wasdissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL). Theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated under reducedpressure and purified by flash chromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)]affording the title product as a colourless oil (40 mg, 36%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.63 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 5.18(sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.75-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.27-3.20 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.59(m, 6H), 1.43 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 294.2; t_(R)=2.16 min.HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 84-2:5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one. Zn dust(71 mg, 1.09 mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooled solution of1-isopropyl-5-nitro-3-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)pyridin-2(1F)-one (40 mg,0.14 mmol) and NH₄Cl (120 mg, 2.24 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 3.0 mL). Themixture was allowed to reach RT and stirred for 30 min. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL).The filtrate was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure affording a colourless oil which rapidly turned darker.The residue was directly taken into the next step without furtherpurification.

Step 84-3: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (27 mg, 0.14 mmol),5-amino-1-isopropyl-3-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)pyridin-2(1F)-one (37 mg,0.14 mmol) and triethylamine (0.02 mL, 0.15 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. (S)-Tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (28 mg, 0.14 mmol) and triethylamine (0.02 mL,0.15 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. overnight.The resulting mixture was allowed to reach RT, concentrated underreduced pressure, dry-loaded into a column and purified by flashchromatography [gradient DCM:MeOH (99:1→9:1)] affording the titleproduct as a colourless oil (33 mg, 40%). The compound was directlytaken into the next step.

Step 84-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((1-isopropyl-6-oxo-5-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(33 mg, 0.06 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the mother liquor was removed.The resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure giving thehydrochloride salt of the title product as a white solid (26 mg, 90%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.55 (br. s, 1H), 8.19-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.94 (br.s, 1H), 5.23-5.16 (m, 1H), 4.72-4.50 (m, 1H), 4.14-4.05 (m, 1H),3.78-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.60-3.41 (m, 3H), 2.36-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.08-1.98 (m,1H), 1.93-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.54 (m, 8H), 1.42 (d, J=6.8, 6H); m/z(ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 483.3; t_(R)=1.99 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 85:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-isopropyl-6-oxo-1-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 85-1: 5-nitro-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one. Prepared by ananalogous method to step 80-1, heated at 100° C. over the weekend using3-bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1F)-one (0.500 g, 2.78 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.86 mL,4.57 mmol), dioxane (18.0 mL), water (4.0 mL), potassium carbonate(0.946 g, 6.85 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (0.160 g, 0.23 mmol). The crudeproduct was purified by flash column chromatography on silica (2:1hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound as a yellow solid (0.170 g,41%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.54 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=2.8Hz, 1H), 5.89-5.87 (m, 1H), 5.33 (app pent, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (dd,J=0.8, 0.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS: m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 178.9; t_(R)=0.95 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Step 85-2: 5-nitro-1-phenyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one.5-Nitro-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2(1F)-one (0.090 g, 0.50 mmol), CuCl(5 mg, 10 mol %), triethylamine (0.14 mL, 1.00 mmol), diphenyliodoniumtriflate (0.280 g, 0.651 mmol) and toluene (5.0 mL) were added to aflask under Ar. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h and thenconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product, which waspurified by flash column chromatography on silica (3:1 hexane:EtOAc) togive the title compound as a yellow solid (0.106 g, 83%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.60 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.57(m, 3H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 2H), 5.99-5.95 (m, 1H), 5.38 (app pent, J=1.2 Hz,1H), 2.17-2.14 (m, 3H). ¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 160.3, 139.8, 138.8,137.8, 131.9, 130.6, 129.8, 129.8, 129.2, 126.5, 120.0, 22.3.

Step 85-3: 5-amino-3-isopropyl-1-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-one. As in example8 step 2, using 5-nitro-1-phenyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2(1F)-one(0.075 g, 0.29 mmol), 10% Pd/C (0.035 g, 11 mol %), MeOH (10.0 mL) andDCM (3.0 mL) to give the title compound as a green residue whichimmediately began to take a darker colour (0.065 g, 98%). The productwas quickly used in the next reaction without characterisation. LCMS:m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 229.2; t_(R)=1.79 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 85-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-isopropyl-6-oxo-1-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.5-amino-3-isopropyl-1-phenylpyridin-2(1F)-one (0.065 g, 0.28 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.055 g, 0.29 mmol), triethylamine(0.08 mL, 0.57 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (5.0 mL) andDMF (0.5 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 1 h and left to coolto RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.057 g, 0.28 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.07 mL, 0.57 mmol) were added and the reaction mixturewas heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted withEtOAc (15 mL), washed sequentially with water (3×10 mL) and brine (10mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the crude product from two displacements,which was purified by flash column chromatography on silica (1:2hexane:EtOAc followed by 1:4). The intermediate was dissolved in Et₂O(5.0 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (5.0 mL) was added drop-wise and themixture was stirred at RT overnight. Hexane was added (15 mL) and thesolid filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride salt of the titlecompound as a white powder (0.065 g, 47%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ8.53 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.57 (app t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.50 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.25 (app d, J=12.4 Hz,1H), 4.10-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.21(sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.23-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.64 (m, 3H), 1.25 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 448.3; t_(R)=2.05 min. HPLC Method3 (Acid).

Example 86:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((6-oxo-1,5-diphenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 86-1: 3-bromo-5-nitro-1-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-one.3-Bromo-1-isopropyl-5-nitropyridin-2(1)-one (90 mg, 0.50 mmol), CuCl (5mg, 0.05 mmol), triethylamine (0.14 mL, 1.00 mmol), diphenyliodoniumtriflate (280 mg, 0.65 mmol) and toluene (5.0 mL) were added to a flaskunder Ar. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 2 h and thenconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product, which waspurified by flash column chromatography on silica (3:1 hexane:EtOAc) togive the title compound as a yellow solid (0.106 g, 83%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.60 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.57(m, 3H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 2H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 296.2 for ⁷⁹Br; t_(R)=2.54min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 86-2: 5-nitro-1,3-diphenylpyridin-2(1H)-one. A mixture of3-bromo-5-nitro-1-phenylpyridin-2(1F)-one (88 mg, 0.30 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-phenyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (91 mg, 0.45 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (125 mg, 0.90 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 6 mL) was degassed with aN₂ flow for 20 min. Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (21mg, 0.03 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 1.5 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine(3×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered,concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording the title product as an off-white solid(60 mg, 69%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.68 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (d,J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.61-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.35 (m,5H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 293.1; t_(R)=2.51 min. HPLC Method 3 (Base).

Step 86-3: 5-amino-1,3-diphenylpyridin-2(1H)-one. Zn dust (107 mg, 1.64mmol) was added portion-wise into an ice-cooled solution of5-nitro-1,3-diphenylpyridin-2(1F)-one (60 mg, 0.21 mmol) and NH₄Cl (178mg, 3.36 mmol) in THF:H₂O (5:1, 4.0 mL). The mixture was allowed toreach RT and stirred for 30 min. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite® and washed with EtOAc (ca. 20 mL). The filtrate wasdried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureaffording a colourless oil which rapidly turned darker. The residue wasdirectly taken into the next step without further purification.

Step 86-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((6-oxo-1,5-diphenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (38 mg, 0.20 mmol),5-amino-1,3-diphenylpyridin-2(1F)-one (52 mg, 0.20 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.22 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 3 h. (S)-Tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (40 mg, 0.20mmol) and triethylamine (0.03 mL, 0.22 mmol) were added and the mixturewas stirred at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture was allowed toreach RT, concentrated under reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a columnand purified by flash chromatography [gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)]affording the title product as a white solid (27 mg, 23%). The compoundwas directly taken into the next step.

Step 86-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((6-oxo-1,5-diphenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((6-oxo-1,5-diphenyl-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(27 mg, 0.04 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the precipitate was filteredunder reduced pressure, washed with Et₂O (ca. 10 mL) and dried underair. The resulting sticky solid was dissolved in MeOH (ca. 5 mL) andprecipitated by addition of Et₂O (ca. 3 mL). The mother liquor wasremoved and the resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure givingthe hydrochloride salt of the title product as a pale green (20 mg,89%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.91 (d,J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.47 (m, 3H),7.46-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.33 (m, 1H), 4.29 (app. dd, J=13.6, 3.8 Hz,1H), 4.12-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.58 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.38 (m, 2H), 2.30-2.02(m, 1H), 1.93-1.58 (m, 3H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺ 482.3; t_(R)=2.09 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Base).

Example 87:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-isopropyl-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 87-1: methyl 3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)benzoate. A stirred solutionof methyl 3-amino-5-bromobenzoate (10.00 g, 43.5 mmol) and DIPEA (15.94mL, 91 mmol) in acetonitrile (200 mL) was heated to 80° C. and benzylbromide (10.86 mL, 91 mmol) was added dropwise over 1 h. The reactionwas then stirred for 24 h, then allowed to cool to RT, diluted with sat.sodium bicarbonate solution (400 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate(2×400 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by silica gel chromatography (0-30% EtOAc/isohexane). (14.68 g,78%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 410.1, 412.1; t_(R)=3.07 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 87-2: 2-(3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)propan-2-ol. To a stirredsolution of methyl 3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)benzoate (7.38 g, 17.99mmol) in THF (100 mL) at 0° C. was added methylmagnesium bromide (3M inTHF, 14.99 mL, 45.0 mmol) dropwise. The reaction was then stirred for 2h at 0° C. then quenched with sat. ammonium chloride solution (100 mL)and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with water (300 mL), dried over magnesium sulfate, filteredand concentrated under vacuum. (7.20 g, 93%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 410.2,412.2; t_(R)=2.86 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 87-3: N,N-dibenzyl-3-bromo-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline. To astirred solution of 2-(3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)propan-2-ol (2 g,4.87 mmol) in THF (40 mL) was added sodium hydride (0.390 g, 9.75 mmol)portion-wise. After 20 minutes, methyl iodide (0.366 mL, 5.85 mmol) wasadded and the solution was stirred at RT for 24 h. The reaction wasquenched with sat. ammonium chloride solution (50 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were dried overmagnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by silica gel chromatography (0-20%EtOAc/isohexane). (1.75 g, 80%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 424.2, 426.1;t_(R)=3.16 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 87-4:N,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)aniline. Astirred solution of4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.125 mL,0.665 mmol), sodium hydrogen carbonate (0.140 g, 1.661 mmol) andN,N-dibenzyl-3-bromo-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline (0.235 g, 0.554mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (1 mL) was purged with nitrogenfor 10 minutes. PdCl₂dppf (0.041 g, 0.055 mmol) was added and purgingwas continued for a further 10 minutes. The solution was then heated to90° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 2 h. The reaction was then allowedto cool to RT, diluted with water (10 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (3×10 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by silica gel chromatography (0-10% EtOAc/isohexane). (0.123 g,55.9%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 386.7; t_(R)=3.17 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 87-5: 3-isopropyl-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline. A solution ofN,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)aniline (0.123g, 0.319 mmol) in methanol (10 mL) was hydrogenated in an H-Cube (10%Pd/C, 30×4 mm, Full hydrogen, 40° C., 1 mL/min) and concentrated undervacuum. (0.055 g, 58.2%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 208.2; t_(R)=1.49 min. HPLCMethod 2 @ 215 nm.

Step 87-6:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-isopropyl-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of 3-isopropyl-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline(0.055 g, 0.265 mmol) and 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.051 g,0.265 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added DIPEA (0.093 mL, 0.531mmol). The solution was heated to 90° C., stirred for 2 h and thenallowed to cool to RT. (S)-piperidin-3-amine (0.027 g, 0.265 mmol) andDIPEA (0.093 mL, 0.531 mmol) were added and the solution was reheated to90° C. for a further 30 minutes. The reaction was left to cool to RT andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified by silica gelchromatography (0-10% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM). (0.035 g, 28%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.52 (s, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.10-7.15 (br m, 5H),6.92-6.90 (m, 1H), 4.64-4.46 (m, 2H), 3.03-2.82 (m, 5H), 2.78-2.57 (m,2H), 2.10-1.80 (m, 3H), 1.74-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.50-1.35 (m, 6H), 1.32-1.13(m, 7H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 427.3; t_(R)=1.51 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 88:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 88-1: 2-(3-amino-5-isopropylphenyl)propan-2-ol. Prepared from2-(3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)propan-2-ol by an analogous method tosteps 87-4 and 87-5. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 194.3; t_(R)=1.03 min. HPLC Method2.

Step 88-2: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate. To a stirred solution of2-(3-amino-5-isopropylphenyl)propan-2-ol (0.03 g, 0.15 mmol) and DIPEA(0.054 mL, 0.31 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.030 g, 0.155 mmol). The reactionwas heated to 80° C. and stirred for 2 h. The reaction was allowed tocool to RT, then (S)-tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.031 g, 0.15mmol) and DIPEA (0.054 mL, 0.31 mmol) were added. The reaction washeated to 50° C. for 10 min, allowed to cool and concentrated undervacuum. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel(0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.(0.053 g, 65%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 513.4; t_(R)=2.04 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 88-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. To a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.053 g, 0.103 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added hydrogen chloride(4M in 1,4-dioxane, 0.517 mL, 2.068 mmol) and the reaction was stirredat RT for 16 h. The reaction was concentrated under vacuum and purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (0-10% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) toafford(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(0.02 g, 42%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.53, (s, 1H), 7.85 (br s, 1H),7.28 (br s, 1H), 7.10-7.05 (m, 1H), 4.73-4.64 (m, 1H), 4.59-4.50 (m,1H), 3.19-3.10 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.09-2.00(m, 1H), 1.86-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.52 (m, 7H), 1.51-1.39 (m, 1H), 1.29(dd, 6H, J=6.9, 0.7 Hz), m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 413.3; t_(R)=1.33 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Example 89:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 89-1: 2-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-ol).N,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)aniline (J. Org.Chem., Vol. 56, No. 13, 1991) was dissolved in ethanol and degassedbefore Pd/C was added. The mixture was stirred at RT under a hydrogenatmosphere overnight (16 h). The suspension was filtered through Celite.The filtrate was concentrated to dryness to give a pale brown solid. m/z(ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 219.8; t_(R)=2.48 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 89-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method toexample 3 with 2-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-ol) (Step1: CH₃CN, DIPEA, 60° C., 3 h) to give the2-chloro-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidi-ne-5-carboxa-midewhich was purified by chromatography on silica using a gradientPET/EtOAc (80%) to give white solid (88 mg (52%), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺375.0; t_(R)=2.74 min. HPLC Method 1). The unprotected(S)-3-aminopiperidine was used (Step 2: CH₃CN DIPEA, RT, 16 h) to givethe title compound as a white solid (63 mg, 81%), ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD)δ 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.02 (br s, 2H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 4.64 (br d, J=13.2 Hz,1H), 4.48 (br d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 3.11 (t, J=11.1 Hz, 1H), 2.94 (dd,J=9.6, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.76 (m,1H), 1.61-1.49 (m, 1H) 1.56 (s, 6H), 1.49-1.38 (m, 1H), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺439.2; t_(R)=2.17 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 90:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidi-ne-5-carboxamide

Step 90-1: 2,2′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(propan-2-ol). In ananalogous method to step 87-2 dimethyl 5-(dibenzylamino)isophthalate wasreacted with methyl lithium to give the title compound afterpurification (325 mg, 81%), ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 7.30-7.26 (m, 8H),7.23-7.17 (m, 2H), 6.93 (t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 2H), 4.65(s, 4H), 1.40 (s, 12H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 390.0; t_(R)=2.94 min. HPLCMethod 1.

Step 90-2: 2,2′-(5-amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(propan-2-ol). Prepared by ananalogous method to step 87-5. (¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 6.99 (t, J=1.5Hz, 1H), 6.76 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 2H), 1.50 (s, 12H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 210.4;t_(R)=0.46 min. HPLC Method 1).

Step 90-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidi-ne-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3with 2,2′-(5-amino-1,3-phenylene)bis(propan-2-ol) (Step 1: CH₃CN, DIPEA,70° C., 3 h) to give the4-((3,5-bis(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-2-chloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide.The unprotected (S)-3-aminopiperidine was used (step C₂: CH₃CN DIPEA,RT, 16 h) to give the title compound as a pale yellow solid (55 mg,49%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 2H), 7.29 (s, 1H),4.71 (br d, J=11.9 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (br d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.12-3.05 (m,1H), 2.93-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.85-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.75(m, 1H), 1.61-1.48 (m, 1H), 1.55 (s, 6H), 1.45-1.36 (m, 1H). m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 429.3; t_(R)=1.95 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 91:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 91-1: 2-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)propan-2-ol. Prepared by ananalogous method to step 88-1, using methyl3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)benzoate. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.93 (s, 1H),6.69 (s, 1H), 6.64 (s, 1H), 1.55 (s, 6H), 1.29 (s, 9H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺208.1; t_(R)=2.84 min. HPLC Method 1).(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3(Step 1: CH₃CN, DIPEA, 70° C., 3 h). The unprotected(S)-3-aminopiperidine was used in step 2 (CH₃CN DIPEA, RT, 16 h) to givethe the hydrochloride salt of the compound as a pale yellow solid (144mg, 64%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 7.82 (br s, 1H), 7.39(br s, 1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 4.65 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=14.1 Hz,1H), 3.14-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.93 (dd, J=9.4, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.85-2.78 (m,1H), 2.03-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.50 (m, 1H), 1.55 (d,J=1.0 Hz, 6H), 1.43-1.39 (m, 1H), 1.33 (s, 9H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 427.4;t_(R)=2.18 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 92:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 92-1: N,N-dibenzyl-3,5-bis(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)aniline.2,2′-(5-(Dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(propan-2-ol) (0.500 g, 1.28mmol) was added to a pre-dried flask equipped with a magnetic stirrerbar and septum after which the flask was flushed with N₂ for 20 min.Anhydrous DCM (20 mL) was added and the solution cooled to 0° C. DAST(0.92 mL, 6.96 mmol) was added drop-wise and the reaction mixture wasstirred for 1 h before the cooling bath was removed and the mixture wasallowed to stir at RT overnight. A saturated solution of NaHCO₃ (aq, 10mL) was added drop-wise, the organic layer was separated and the aqueouslayer twice extracted with further DCM (2×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the crude product (0.516 g), which consisted of a 7:3mixture of the title compound andN,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)aniline by LCMSanalysis. The mixture was used in the next step without furtherpurification to the instability of the title compound on silica.

Step 92-2: 3,5-bis(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)aniline. Prepared using ananalogous method to step 50-3, using the mixture from step 92-1 (0.516g), Pd(OH)₂, (0.500 g, 10-20% Pd basis), DCM (2.0 mL) MeOH (10.0 mL) andH₂ (1 atmosphere). The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography on silica (7:1 hexane:EtOAc, followed by 6:1 and 5:1) togive the title compound as a colourless viscous oil (0.105 g, 27%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.74 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H),3.89-3.58 (br s, 2H), 1.66 (d, J=22.0 Hz, 12H). ¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 147.5, 147.3, 146.4, 109.8-109.6 (m), 96.0 (d, J=68.7 Hz), 29.4 (d,J=26.3 Hz).

Step 92-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.3,5-bis(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)aniline (0.056 g, 0.26 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.051 g, 0.26 mmol), triethylamine(0.07 mL, 0.50 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (5.0 mL) andDMF (1.0 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 1.5 h and left tocool to RT. (S)-Piperidin-3-amine (0.046 g, 0.26 mmol) and triethylamine(0.06 mL, 0.50 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was heated at50° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (10 mL)and washed with water (2×10 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crudeproduct, which was triturated with hexane (20 mL) whereupon a whitepowder precipitated. The solid was filtered and dried to give the titlecompound as a white solid (0.060 g, 53%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.53(s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 2H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 4.65 (app d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 4.52(app d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.13 (app t, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.96 (app t, J=12.0Hz, 1H), 2.89-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.75 (m, 1H), 1.68(d, J=21.9 Hz, 12H), 1.60-1.36 (m, 2H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 433.4;t_(R)=2.36 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 93:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 93-1: Dimethyl 5-(dibenzylamino)isophthalate. Prepared by ananalogous method to step 50-1, using dimethyl 5-aminoisophthalate (5.00g, 23.90 mmol), potassium carbonate (9.89 g, 71.67 mmol), benzyl bromide(8.53 mL, 71.72 mmol) and MeCN (80 mL). The crude product was purifiedby flash column chromatography on silica (5:1 hexane:EtOAc) to give thetitle compound as a light-yellow solid (7.54 g, 81%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.01 (t, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (app t,J=7.6 Hz, 4H), 7.31-7.21 (m, 6H), 4.71 (s, 4H), 3.87 (s, 6H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 390.0; t_(R)=2.88 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 93-2: 2,2′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(propan-2-ol).Dimethyl 5-(dibenzylamino)isophthalate (1.0 g, 2.57 mmol) was added to apre-dried flask equipped with a magnetic stirrer bar and a septum. Theflask was flushed with N₂ for 20 min, anhydrous THF (20 mL) added andthe solution cooled to 0° C. A solution of MeMgCl (3M in THF, 2.60 mL,7.80 mmol) was added drop-wise with stirring. Upon completion ofaddition, the cooling bath was removed and the reaction mixture wasallowed to at RT overnight. TLC-analysis indicated incomplete reactionand so a further portion of MeMgCl (3M in THF, 2.00 mL, 6.00 mmol) wasadded drop-wise at 0° C. The cooling bath was removed and the reactionmixture stirred at RT for a further 2 h. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with EtOAc (40 mL), washed sequentially with water (5×15 mL) andbrine (15 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product, which waspurified by flash column chromatography on silica (5:3 hexane:EtOAcfollowed by EtOAc) to give the title compound as a light-yellow solid(0.738 g, 74%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.39-7.22 (m, 10H), 6.99 (t,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 2H), 4.70 (s, 4H), 1.52 (s, 12H).LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 390.0; t_(R)=2.77 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 93-3: N,N-dibenzyl-3,5-bis(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline. Preparedby an analogous method to step 75-2, using2,2′-(5-(dibenzylamino)-1,3-phenylene)bis(propan-2-ol) (0.500 g, 1.28mmol), sodium hydride (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.154 g, 3.85mmol), anhydrous DMF (5.0 mL) and methyl iodide (0.24 mL, 3.86 mmol).The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica(5:1 hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound as a colourless oil (0.189g, 35%), ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38-7.30 (m, 8H), 7.30-7.24 (m, 2H),6.80-7.78 (m, 1H), 6.78-6.76 (m, 2H), 4.70 (s, 4H), 2.99 (s, 6H), 1.48(s, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 418.1; t_(R)=3.06 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid). Also isolated was2-(3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol as acolourless oil (0.186 g, 36%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38-7.30 (m,8H), 7.30-7.24 (m, 2H), 6.86 (app d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 6.75 (app t, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 4.70 (s, 4H), 2.97 (s, 3H), 1.85-1.74 (br s, 1H), 1.53 (s, 6H),1.47 (s, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 404.1; t_(R)=2.81 min. HPLC Method3 (Acid).

Step 93-4: 3,5-bis(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline. Prepared by ananalogous method to step 50-2, usingN,N-dibenzyl-3,5-bis(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline (0.209 g, 0.50 mmol),Pd(OH)₂, (0.25 g, 10-20% Pd basis), DCM (2.0 mL) MeOH (5.0 mL) and H₂ (1atmosphere) to give the title compound without the need for furtherpurification (0.118 g, quantitative). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.84 (t,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 2H), 3.72-3.58 (br s, 2H), 3.07 (s,6H), 1.50 (s, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 238.1; t_(R)=2.09 min. HPLCMethod 3 (Acid).

Step 93-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.3,5-Bis(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)aniline (0.051 g, 0.21 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.041 g, 0.21 mmol), triethylamine(0.06 mL, 0.43 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (5.0 mL) andDMF (1.0 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2.5 h and left tocool to RT. (S)-Piperidin-3-amine (0.037 g, 0.21 mmol) and triethylamine(0.06 mL, 0.43 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was heated at50° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (5 mL) andhexane (25 mL), filtered and the filtrate washed with a saturatedsolution of NaHCO₃ (20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crudeproduct, which was dissolved in EtOAc (2.5 mL). The solution wastriturated with hexane (20 mL) whereupon a white powder precipitated.The solid was filtered and dried to give the title compound as a whitesolid (0.020 g, 20%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s,2H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 4.63 (app d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (app d, J=13.2 Hz,1H), 3.54-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.24 (m, 1H), 3.11 (s, 6H), 2.21-2.12 (m,1H), 1.91-1.82 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.55 (app d, J=2.0 Hz, 12H).LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 457.0; t_(R)=2.24 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 94:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 94-1: 2-(3-amino-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol. Asolution of2-(3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol(isolated in step 93-3, 0.14 g, 0.347 mmol) in methanol (10 mL) washydrogenated in the H-Cube (10% Pd/C, 30×4 mm, Full hydrogen, 40° C., 1mL/min) then concentrated under vacuum to afford2-(3-amino-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol. (0.05 g, 50%).m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 224.3; t_(R)=0.98 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 93-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3, using2-(3-amino-5-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol. (0.038 g, 33%);¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90° C.) δ 11.38 (s, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H),7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.59 (t, 1H, J=1.8 Hz), 7.26 (br s, 1H), 7.19 (t, 1H,J=1.5 Hz), 4.56-4.50 (m, 1H), 4.44 (dt, 1H, J=13.1, 4.2 Hz), 3.12-3.05(m, 1H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 2.85 (dd, 1H, J=12.6, 9.2 Hz), 2.77-2.70 (m, 1H),1.94-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.50-1.40 (m, 13H), 1.36-1.24 (m,1H). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 443.3; t_(R)=1.15 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 95:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 95-1: 3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline.N,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline (J.Org. Chem., Vol. 56, No. 13, 1991) was dissolved in ethanol and degassedbefore Pd/C was added. The mixture was stirred at RT under a hydrogenatmosphere overnight (16 h). The suspension was filtered through Celite.The filtrate was concentrated to dryness to give a pale brown solid (53mg, 83%), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 233.9; t_(R)=2.79 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 95-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared using an analogous method toexample 3 with 3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline (Step1: CH₃CN, DIPEA, 70° C., 3 h) to give the2-chloro-4-(3-(2-methoxypropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)pyrimidine-5-carbo-xamideas a pale yellow solid, m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 389.1/391.1; t_(R)=2.96 min.HPLC Method 1. The unprotected (S)-3-aminopiperidine dihydrochloride wasused to avoid Boc deprotection stage (Step 2: CH₃CN DIPEA, RT, 16 h) togive the title compound as a yellow solid which was purified bychromatography on silica (5 g) using a gradient DCM/THF (0, 50, 100%)then DCM/1N NH₃ in MeOH (5 mg, 10%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.57 (s,1H), 8.00 (br s, 2H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 4.68 (br d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (brd, J=12.3 Hz, 1H), 3.12 (d, J=1 Hz, 3H), 2.98-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.80(m, 1H), 2.07-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.56(d, J=1.7 Hz, 6H). 1.50-1.33 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.27 (m, 1H). m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 453.1; t_(R)=2.28 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 96:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ami-no)-yrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 96-1:N,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. To astirred solution of2-(3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-ol (201 mg, 0.5mmol) dissolved in DCM (24 mL), cooled to 0° C. was added dropwise DAST(0.65 mmol, 86 uL) in DCM (10 mL). The reaction was allowed to warm toRT and stirred for 1 h. The reaction was diluted with saturated aqueousNaHCO₃ (20 mL) and extracted with DCM (2×25 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated undervacuum. The crude was purified on silica (5 g), with a slow gradient(PET/DCM (2%, 4%, 10%) to isolateN,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline as acolourless oil (30 mg); and the by-productN,N-dibenzyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline also acolourless oil (43 mg).N,N-dibenzyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline: ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.40-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.33-7.26 (m, 6H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 6.97(s, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 5.25 (s, 1H), 5.07 (s, 1H), 4.72 (s, 4H), 2.06(s, 3H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 382.2; t_(R)=3.47 min. HPLC Method 1.N,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.42-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 6H), 7.00 (s, 1H),6.98 (s, 2H), 4.74 (s, 4H), 1.66 (s, 3H), 1.61 (s, 3H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺401.9; t_(R)=3.38 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 96-2: 3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline

To a solution ofN,N-dibenzyl-3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline (130 mg,0.325 mmol) in MeOH (25 mL), Pd/C was added and the suspension wasdegassed using a cycle of vacuum/N₂ flush (2×) and finally placed underan H₂ atmosphere. The suspension was stirred at RT for 16 h. The crudewas filtered through a celite pad and evaporated to dryness to give theproduct as a yellow oil (43 mg) containing 40% of de-fluorinatedcompound not present before hydrogenation. This material was usedwithout further purification.

Step 96-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ami-no)-yrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared using an analogous method to example 3 with3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline (Step 1: CH₃CN,DIPEA, 65° C., 16 h) to give the2-chloro-4-(3-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide,which was further reacted with the (S)-3-aminopiperidine dihydrochloride(Step 2: CH₃CN DIPEA, RT, 64 h) to give a crude compound which waspurified by preparative HPLC (phenomenex 20 mm×100 mm C18 5 μm columnand using a slow gradient Water/MECN (5 to 40% over 10 min) to give thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H),7.86 (s, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 4.48 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.20-4.13 (m, 1H),3.71-3.59 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.91-1.82 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.6 (m,3H), 1.74 (s, 3H), 1.68 (s, 3H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 441.4; t_(R)=3.89 min.HPLC Method 1.

Example 97:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 97-1: N,N-dibenzyl-3-(tert-butyl)-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)aniline. To astirred solution of2-(3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)propan-2-ol (140 mg, 0.36mmol) in DCM (20 mL) cooled to 0° C. was added dropwise DAST (0.47 mmol,62 uL dissolved in DCM (10 mL). After 30 min at 0° C., the reaction wasfinished but there are 2 products (the target and dehydrated by-productisoprene). The reaction was diluted with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (20mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×25 mL). The combined organic layers weredried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Thecrude product was purified by chromatography on silica (50 g) using amultigradient system (0-100% PET/DCM/EtOAc) to afford the title compound(50 mg). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.39-7.26 (m, 10H), 6.92 (s, 1H),6.78 (s, 1H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 5.26 (s, 1H), 5.03 (s, 1H), 4.71 (s, 4H),2.11 (s, 3H), 1.27 (s, 9H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 370.1; t_(R)=3.69 min. HPLCMethod 1.

Step 97-2: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-isopropylaniline. Prepared by an analogousmethod to step 54-2 (MeOH, Pd/C, RT, 2 h). The crude was used in step97-3 without purification. m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 192.0; t_(R)=2.45 min. HPLCMethod 1

Step 97-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared using an analogous method to example 3 with3-(tert-butyl)-5-isopropylaniline and (S)-3-NBoc-aminopiperidinedihydrochloride (Step 1: CH₃CN, DIPEA, 75° C., 2 h; Step 2: CH₃CN DIPEA,RT, 64 h) to give the (R)-tert-butyl1-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-isopropylphenylamino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-ylcarbamatewhich was purified by chromatography on silica (5 g) using an eluentDCM/THF (5%, 10%). Rf (10% THF/DCM)=0.25 to give a pale yellow solid(125 mg, 82%). Boc deprotection (Step 3: HCl in dioxane (4M), RT) givesthe hydrochloride salt of the title compound as an off-white solid (114mg, 100%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.31 (s,1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 4.28 (br d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (br s, 1H),3.84-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.70-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.51 (br s, 1H), 2.95 (hept.,J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 2.23-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.74 (m, 2H),1.35 (s, 9H), 1.28 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 411.4; t_(R)=2.36min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 98:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-fluoro-3,5-diisopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 98-1: 2-fluoro-5-nitro-1,3-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene. Prepared byan analogous method to step 80-1, heating at 100° C. for 1.5 h, using1,3-dibromo-2-fluoro-5-nitrobenzene (0.200 g, 0.67 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.32 mL,1.70 mmol), dioxane (12.0 mL), water (1.2 mL), potassium carbonate(0.556 g, 4.03 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (0.048 g, 0.07 mmol). The crudeproduct was purified by flash column chromatography on silica (hexane)to give the title compound as a colourless oil (0.140 g, 95%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.10 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 5.36 (app s, 2H), 5.30 (apps, 2H), 2.17 (s, 6H).

Step 98-2: 4-fluoro-3,5-diisopropylaniline. Prepared by an analogousmethod to step 51-2, using2-fluoro-5-nitro-1,3-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene (0.165 g, 0.73 mmol), 10%Pd/C (0.078 g, 10 mol %), MeOH (5.0 mL) and DCM (1.0 mL) to give thetitle compound as a colourless oil (0.065 g, 98%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 6.40 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.51-3.39 (br s, 2H), 3.17 (sept, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 1.22 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 196.2;t_(R)=2.29 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 98-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-fluoro-3,5-diisopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.4-Fluoro-3,5-diisopropylaniline (0.105 g, 0.54 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.124 g, 0.65 mmol), triethylamine(0.18 mL, 1.29 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (4.0 mL). Themixture was heated at 50° C. for 6 h and left to cool to RT. tert-Butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.108 g, 0.54 mmol) and triethylamine (0.18mL, 1.29 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C.for 2 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and washedwith water (5×20 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product, whichwas purified by flash column chromatography on silica (1:2 hexane:EtOAc)to give the product from two displacements (0.164 g). The intermediatewas dissolved in dioxane (2.50 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (2.50 mL) wasadded drop-wise. The reaction mixture was left to stir at RT for 4 h andthen hexane (20 mL) was added. The resulting suspension was filtered andthe solid dried to give the hydrochloride salt of the title compound asa white powder (0.82 g, 34%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.53 (s, 1H),7.35 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 4.28 (dd, J=13.6, 3.6 Hz, 1H), 4.18-4.00 (m,1H), 3.83-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.67-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.28(sept, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.24-2.13 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.72(m, 2H), 1.27 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 12H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 415.4;t_(R)=2.88 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 99:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 99-1: 2-chloro-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-amine. A mixture of2,6-dichloro-4-amine (500 mg, 3.07 mmol) in piperidine (2.42 mL, 27.60mmol) was stirred in a pressure vessel at 140° C. for 4 h. The mixturewas partitioned between EtOAc and water and the organic phase was washedwith brine (3×30 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered,concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography[Hexane:EtOAc (4:1)] affording the title product as an off-white solid(500 mg, 77%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.94 (s, 1H), 5.69 (s, 1H),3.99 (br. s, 2H), 3.49-3.40 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.51 (m, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺212.3; t_(R)=2.25 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 99-2: 2-(piperidin-1-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. Amixture of 2-chloro-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-amine (250 mg, 1.18mmol), 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.33mL, 1.78 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (489 mg, 3.54 mmol) in dioxane:H₂O (4:1, 20 mL)was degassed with a N₂ flow for 20 min.Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dichloride (41 mg, 0.06 mmol) wasadded and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 days. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue dissolved in EtOAc (ca. 30 mL) and washed with brine (3×20 mL).The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was directly taken into the next stepwithout further purification.

Step 99-3: 2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-amine. A mixture of2-(piperidin-1-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (151 mg, 0.70 mmol)and palladium on carbon (10 wt. %, 100 mg, 0.07 mmol) in DCM:MeOH (1:1,10 mL) was stirred at RT under H₂ atmosphere (1 atm) for 3 h. Thereaction mixture was flushed with Ar, filtered through Celite® andwashed with MeOH (ca. 20 mL). The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by flash chromatography [Toluene:EtOAc(1:1)] affording the title product as a colourless oil (61 mg, 44%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.87 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 5.73 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),3.83 (br. s, 2H), 3.53-3.39 (m, 4H), 2.76 (sept, J=6.9 Hz, 1H),1.70-1.52 (m, 6H), 1.22 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 220.3;t_(R)=1.80 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 99-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.A mixture of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (80 mg, 0.42 mmol),2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-amine (61 mg, 0.28 mmol) andDIPEA (0.06 mL, 0.34 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL) was stirred at 100°C. for 4 h. The resulting mixture was allowed to reach RT, concentratedunder reduced pressure, dry-loaded into a column and purified by flashchromatography [Hexane:EtOAc (1:1)] affording a white solid that wasre-dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (4.0 mL). (S)-Tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (40 mg, 0.20 mmol) and DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.22mmol) were added to the mixture and stirred at 50° C. overnight. Theresulting mixture was allowed to reach RT, concentrated under reducedpressure, dry-loaded into a column and purified by flash chromatography[gradient Hexane:EtOAc (2:3→3:7)] affording the title product as a whitesolid (80 mg, 75%). The compound was directly taken into the next step.

Step 99-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.tert-Butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(80 mg, 0.15 mmol) was suspended into dioxane:Et₂O (1:1, 4 mL) and 4NHCl in dioxane (2 mL) was added. The suspension was stirred at RTovernight. Et₂O was added (ca. 4 mL) and the mother liquor was removed.The resulting solid was dried under reduced pressure giving thehydrochloride salt of the title product as a white solid (30 mg, 46%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.76 (s, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H),4.49-4.40 (m, 1H), 4.25-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.85 (m, 1H), 3.82-3.68 (m,5H), 3.62-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.27-2.19 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.96(m, 1H), 1.95-1.74 (s, 8H), 1.37 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); m/z (ES⁻) (M−H)⁺437.3; t_(R)=2.00 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 100:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((6-fluoro-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 100-1: 6-fluoro-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-amine.Prepared by an analogous method to step 80-1, heated at 100° C. for 1 h,using 2-bromo-1-fluoro-4-nitrobenzene (0.200 g, 1.05 mmol),cyclohexenylboronic acid (0.136 g, 1.08 mmol), dioxane (12.0 mL), water(3.0 mL), potassium carbonate (0.436 g, 3.15 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(0.048 g, 0.11 mmol). The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography on silica (3:1 hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compoundas a colourless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.80 (dd, J=14, 11.6 Hz,1H), 6.54 (dd, J=8.4, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (app dt, J=11.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H),5.93-5.80 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.35 (br s, 2H), 2.39-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.24-2.13(m, 2H), 1.79-1.56 (m, 4H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 192.1; t_(R)=2.08min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 100-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((6-fluoro-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.6-Fluoro-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-amine (0.103 g, 0.54mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.103 g, 0.54 mmol),triethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(8.0 mL) and DMF (2.0 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2.5 hand left to cool to RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.108 g,0.54 mmol) and triethylamine (0.16 mL, 1.15 mmol) were added and thereaction mixture was heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction mixturewas diluted with EtOAc (30 mL) and washed with water (5×20 mL). Theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the crude product, which was dissolved in Et₂O(10 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane (5.0 mL) was added drop-wise. The reactionmixture was left to stir at RT for 48 h and then hexane (20 mL) wasadded. The resulting suspension was filtered and the solid dried to givethe hydrochloride salt of the title compound as a white powder (0.194 g,80%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.73 (s, 1H), 6.79-6.67 (m, 1H),6.66-6.53 (m, 1H), 6.35 (dd, J=10.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.17-5.12 (m, 1H),3.51 (dd, J=13.6, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 2.91 (dd, J=13.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.83(m, 1H), 2.83-2.65 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.52 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.34 (m, 3H),1.21-1.01 (m, 1H), 1.09-0.94 (4H), 0.94-0.85 (m, 2H). LCMS: m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 411.0; t_(R)=2.09 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 101:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-cyclohexyl-4-fluorophenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 101-1: 3-cyclohexyl-4-fluoroaniline. Prepared by an analogousmethod to step 51-2, using6-fluoro-2′,3′,4′,5′-tetrahydro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-amine (0.100 g, 0.58mmol), 10% Pd/C (0.090 g, 10 mol %), EtOH (3.0 mL) and H₂ (1 atmosphere)give the title compound as a colourless oil (0.064 g, 64%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.79 (dd, J=12.8, 11.6 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (dd, J=8.0, 3.6 Hz,1H), 6.48-6.39 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.31 (br s, 2H), 2.87-2.67 (m, 1H),1.93-1.68 (m, 5H), 1.52-1.13 (m, 5H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 194.1;t_(R)=2.18 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 101-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-cyclohexyl-4-fluorophenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.3-Cyclohexyl-4-fluoroaniline (0.072 g, 0.37 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.072 g, 0.37 mmol), triethylamine(0.12 mL, 0.86 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (7.0 mL) andDMF (1.0 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h and left to coolto RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.075 g, 0.37 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.12 mL, 0.86 mmol) were added and the reaction mixturewas heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted withEtOAc (30 mL) and washed with water (5×20 mL). The organic phase wasdried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the crude product, which was dissolved in Et₂O (10 mL) and 4M HClin dioxane (5.0 mL) was added drop-wise. The reaction mixture was leftto stir at RT for 48 h and then hexane (20 mL) was added. The resultingsuspension was filtered and the solid dried to give the hydrochloridesalt of the title compound as a white powder (0.141, 84%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, MeOD) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.14 (app t, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 4.32 (app d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 4.14-3.94 (m, 1H), 3.70 (dd, J=13.6,8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.64-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.45 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.84 (m, 1H),2.26-2.12 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.71 (m, 7H), 1.54-1.39 (m,4H), 1.39-1.24 (m, 1H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 413.1; t_(R)=2.12 min.HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 102:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(1-cyanocyclopropyl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 102-1: N,N-dibenzyl-3-bromo-5-chloroaniline. Prepared by ananalogous method to step 50-1, using 3-bromo-5-chloroaniline (5.00 g,24.22 mmol), potassium carbonate (11.71 g, 84.73 mmol), benzyl bromide(10.0 mL, 84.08 mmol) and MeCN (80 mL). The crude product was purifiedby flash column chromatography on silica (hexane) to give the titlecompound as a white solid (7.02 g, 75%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38(app t, J=7.6 Hz, 4H), 7.31 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 4H),6.85 (app t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (app t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (app t,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (s, 4H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 387.8; t_(R)=3.21min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 102-2:1-(3-chloro-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile.Prepared by an analogous method to step 51-1, using racemic BINAP (0.063g, 0.10 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.044 g, 5 mol %), THF (6.0 mL),cyclopropylcarbonitrile (0.11 mL, 1.49 mmol),N,N-dibenzyl-3-bromo-5-chloroaniline (0.359 g, 0.93 mmol),cyclopentylmethyl ether (20 mL) and LiHMDS (1M in THF, 1.39 mL, 1.39mmol), which was purified by flash column chromatography on silica (8:1hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound as a white solid (0.266 g,77%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.34 (app t, J=7.6 Hz, 4H), 7.29 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 6.63 (app t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),6.56-6.53 (m, 2H), 4.65 (s, 4H), 1.63-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.26-1.20 (m, 2H).LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 373.0; t_(R)=3.00 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 102-3:1-(3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)phenyl)cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile.1-(3-Chloro-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile (0.128g, 0.34 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.13 mL,0.69 mmol) and potassium carbonate (0.142 g, 1.03 mmol) were dissolvedin dioxane (4.6 mL) and water (1.2 mL). The reaction mixture wasdegassed with N₂ for 20 min and(2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropyl-1,1′-biphenyl)[2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II)methanesulfonate (0.028 g, 10 mol %) was added quickly, followed bypurging of the flask with N₂ for a further 10 min. The reaction mixturewas heated to 100° C. for 3.5 h and allowed to cool to RT. The reactionmixture was diluted with EtOAc (40 mL), washed with water (3×20 mL),dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the crude product, which was purified by flash columnchromatography on silica (15:1 hexane:EtOAc followed by 3:1) to give thetitle compound as a light yellow oil (0.053 g, 41%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.38 (app t, J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 6H), 6.80-6.77 (m,2H), 6.60 (app t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.25-5.22 (m, 1H), 5.05 (app pent,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 4.72 (s, 4H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.26(m, 2H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 379.0; t_(R)=3.05 min. HPLC Method 3(Acid).

Step 102-4: 1-(3-amino-5-isopropylphenyl)cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile.Prepared by an analogous method to step 50-3, using1-(3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)phenyl)cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile(0.060 g, 0.16 mmol), Pd(OH)₂, (0.04 g, 10-20% Pd basis), DCM (1.0 mL)MeOH (2.0 mL) and H₂ (1 atmosphere). The crude product was purified byflash column chromatography on silica (DCM) to give the title compoundas a colourless residue (0.021 g, 66%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ6.52-6.50 (m, 1H), 6.48-6.46 (m, 1H), 6.44 (app t, J=2.0 Hz), 3.79-3.59(br s, 2H), 2.79 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.68-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.34 (m,2H), 1.21 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 201.1; t_(R)=2.32min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Step 102-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(1-cyanocyclopropyl)-5-isopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.1-(3-Amino-5-isopropylphenyl)cyclopropane-1-carbonitrile (0.021 g, 0.10mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.021 g, 0.11 mmol),triethylamine (0.02 mL, 0.14 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(2.0 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 1.5 hand left to cool to RT. tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.021 g,0.10 mmol) and triethylamine (0.02 mL, 0.14 mmol) were added and thereaction mixture was heated at 50° C. overnight. The reaction mixturewas diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and washed with water (5×10 mL). Theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the crude product from two displacements, whichwas purified by flash column chromatography on silica (1:4hexane:EtOAc). The intermediate was dissolved in Et₂O (6 mL) and 4M HClin dioxane (2.0 mL) was added drop-wise. The reaction mixture was leftto stir at RT overnight and then hexane (10 mL) was added. The resultingsuspension was filtered and the solid dried to give the hydrochloridesalt of the title compound as a white powder (0.010, 22%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.35-8.14 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.50 (m, 1H),7.35-7.26 (m, 1H), 4.79 (app d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.52-4.30 (m, 1H),4.25-4.08 (m, 1H), 4.07-3.94 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.80 (1H), 2.63-2.46 (m, 1H),2.43-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.27-2.08 (3H), 1.95-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.62 (d, J=6.8 Hz,6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 420.0; t_(R)=2.34 min. HPLC Method 3 (Acid).

Example 103:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 103-1: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride. To asolution of 1-(tert-butyl)-3-nitrobenzene (179 mg, 1 mmol) in CHCl₃ (15mL) chlorosulfonic acid (167 μL, 2.5 mmol) was added in one portion andthe mixture was stirred at reflux for 48 h. Upon complete consumption ofthe starting material water (15 mL) and DCM (15 mL) were added, thecrude was partitioned, the aqueous layer extracted with DCM (2×20 mL)and the combined organic layers washed with brine, dried with MgSO₄ andcondensed. The crude was purified by flash column chromatography(gradient: hexane/ethyl acetate=(9:1) to (3:1)) to give the desiredproduct as a brown oil (235 mg) in 85%. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.73(t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 1.48(s, 9H); m/z (ES) [M+Na]⁺ 300.0.

Step 103-2: 1-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl)pyrrolidine Asolution of 3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride (415 mg, 1.5mmol) and a secondary amine (3.4 mmol) in THF (7 mL) was stirred at RTfor 2 h. Upon complete consumption of the starting material, water (7mL) was added, the solvent was evaporated and the desired products werefiltered and collected as a white solid. (0.240 g, 48%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.50-8.47 (m, 1H), 8.46 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (t, J=1.7Hz, 1H), 3.31 (ddd, J=6.8, 4.4, 2.6 Hz, 4H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 4H), 1.44 (s,9H); m/z (ES) [M+Na]⁺ 335.1.

Step 103-3: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)aniline. Asolution of 1-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl)pyrrolidine (1 eq)and palladium on carbon (spoonful) in MeOH (4 mL) was stirred overnightunder 5 atm of hydrogen. The mixture was thereafter filtered throughcelite, solvents were evaporated and the crude was purified by flashcolumn chromatography (gradient: hexane/ethyl acetate=(4:1) to (2:1)) togive the desired product as a white solid (0.142 g, 60%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.10 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.85 (m, 1H), 6.83-6.79 (m,1H), 3.78 (s, 1H), 3.15 (ddd, J=6.8, 4.4, 2.7 Hz, 4H), 1.70-1.62 (m,4H), 1.22 (s, 9H); m/z (ES) [M+Na]⁺ 305.1.

Step 103-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method toexample 3 (Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 12 h, RT), using3-(tert-butyl)-5-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)aniline and directlydisplacing with (S)-piperidin-3-amine hydrochloride in step 2 (7.9 mg,8%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 7.54 (t, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 4.70 (s, 1H), 4.37 (s, 1H), 3.50 (s, 2H),3.43-3.35 (m, 1H), 3.27 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 2.19 (s, 1H), 1.94 (dd,J=9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 1.83-1.63 (m, 6H), 1.40 (s, 9H); HRMS m/z [M+H]+calc C₂₄H₃₆N₇O₃S 502.2600, found 502.2610.

Example 104:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(morpholinosulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 104-1: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(morpholin-1-ylsulfonyl)aniline. Preparedby an analogous method to steps 103-1 to 103-3 (0.350 g, 87%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.00 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.81 (m, 1H), 6.81-6.77(m, 1H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.71-3.60 (m, 4H), 2.91 (dd, J=5.6, 3.9 Hz, 4H),1.22 (s, 9H); m/z (ES) [M+Na]⁺ 321.1.

Step 104-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(morpholinosulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3(Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 12 h, RT), using3-(tert-butyl)-5-(morpholinosulfonyl)aniline and directly displacingwith (S)-piperidin-3-amine hydrochloride in step 2 (0.083 g, 43%). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.46 (t,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.35 (s, 1H), 3.77-3.66 (m, 4H), 3.51 (s,2H), 3.41-3.36 (m, 1H), 3.02-2.95 (m, 4H), 2.18 (s, 1H), 1.92 (dd,J=9.4, 3.8 Hz, 1H), 1.84-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.41 (s, 9H); HRMS m/z [M+H]+calc C₂₄H₃₆N₇₀₄S 518.2549, found [MH]⁺ 518.2554.

Example 105:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(N,N-dimethylsulfamoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 105-1: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dimethylamine-1-ylsulfonyl)aniline.Prepared by an analogous method to steps 103-1 to 103-3 (0.250 g, 70%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.03 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.80 (m, 1H),3.93 (s, 2H), 2.61 (s, 6H), 1.22 (s, 9H); m/z (ES) [M+H]⁺ 257.1.(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(N,N-dimethylsulfamoyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3(Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 12 h, RT), using3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dimethylamin-1-ylsulfonyl)aniline and directlydisplacing with (S)-piperidin-3-amine hydrochloride in step 2 (0.015 g,5%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.65 (s, 2H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.47 (t, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 4.66 (s, 1H), 4.36 (s, 1H), 3.54 (s, 2H), 3.42-3.34 (m, 1H),2.72 (s, 6H), 2.27-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.62 (m, 2H),1.40 (s, 9H); HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calc C₂₂H₃₄N₇O₃S 476.2444, found 476.2436.

Example 106:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 106-1: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrobenzenethiol. To a solution of3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride (277 mg, 1 mmol) intoluene (8 mL), triphenyl phosphine (786 mg, 3 mmol) was added portionwise and the reaction was stirred at RT for 10 min. Upon completeconsumption of the starting material, water (4 mL) was added and themixture was partitioned. The organic layer was extracted with aqueousNaOH (10%, 2×15 mL) and the aqueous layer was washed EtOAc (2×15 mL),acidify with concentrated HCl and extracted with DCM (2×15 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried with MgSO₄ and condensed to give thedesired product as a clear oil (152 mg, 72%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.94 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H),3.62 (s, 1H), 1.27 (s, 9H); ¹³C NMR (101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 177.5, 154.1,133.1, 132.0, 121.0, 117.9, 35.2, 31.0; m/z (ES) C₁₀H₁₃NO₂S [M]⁺ 211.1.

Step 106-2: (3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrophenyl)(methyl)sulfane. To a solutionof 3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrobenzenethiol (210 mg, 1 mmol) in EtOH (5 mL)NaOH (48 mg, 1.2 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at RT for 2h. Methyl iodide (69 μL, 1.1 mmol) was added and the mixture was left toreact overnight. The reaction was diluted with water and EtOAc,extracted with EtOAc (2×10 mL), and the combined organic layers werewashed with brine (1×15 mL), dried with MgSO₄ and condensed. The crudewas purified by flash column chromatography (gradient: hexane/ethylacetate=(5:1) to (3:1)) to give the desired product as a colourless oil(220 mg, 98%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.92 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.79(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.28 (s, 9H).

Step 106-3: 1-(tert-butyl)-3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-nitrobenzene. To asolution of (3-(tert-butyl)-5-nitrophenyl)(methyl)sulfane (420 mg, 1.88mmol) in DCM (4 mL) at 0° C. mCPBA (1.1 g, 4.7 mmol) was added in oneportion at RT. The mixture was left to warm up to RT and react for 2 h.Upon complete consumption of the starting material, the mixture waswashed with NaHCO₃ (2×10 mL) and brine (1×10 mL), dried with MgSO₄ andcondensed. The crude was purified by flash column chromatography(gradient: hexane/ethyl acetate=(4:1) to (2:1)) to give the desiredproduct as a white solid (333 mg, 73%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.64-8.58 (m, 1H), 8.52 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 3.16(s, 3H), 1.44 (s, 9H).

Step 106-4: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(methylsulfonyl)aniline A solution of1-(tert-butyl)-3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-nitrobenzene (333 mg, 1.3 mmol) andpalladium on carbon (spoonful) in MeOH (6 mL) was stirred overnightunder 5 atm of hydrogen. The mixture was thereafter filtered throughcelite, solvents were evaporated and the crude was purified by flashcolumn chromatography (gradient: hexane/ethyl acetate=(4:1) to (2:1)) togive the desired product as a white solid (230 mg, 76%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.31 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (dd, J=2.1, 1.7 Hz, 1H),6.95-6.93 (m, 1H), 4.02 (s, 1H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 1.32 (s, 9H); m/z (ES)CH₁₇NO₂S [MH]⁺ 228.1.

Step 106-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3(Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 12 h, RT), using3-(tert-butyl)-5-(methylsulfonyl)aniline to give a white solid (32 mg,10%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 7.68 (t,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 4.71 (s, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=11.8 Hz, 1H),3.60-3.36 (m, 3H), 3.21 (s, 3H), 2.21 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (dd,J=10.3, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.86-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H); m/z (ES HRMS)C₂₁H₃₀N₆O₃S calc 447.2178, found [MH]⁺ 447.2174.

Example 107:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino) pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 107-1: 3-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline.Prepared by an analogous method to steps 103-1 to 103-3 using3-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride to give a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 6.98 (s,1H), 4.14 (br s, 2H), 3.21-3.16 (m, 4H), 1.75-1.70 (m, 4H).

Step 107-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino) pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method toexample 3 (Step 1: THF, DIPEA, 16 h, RT), using3-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and directlydisplacing with (S)-piperidin-3-amine hydrochloride in step 2. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.99 (br s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 7.95 (br s, 1H), 7.69(s, 1H), 4.78-4.60 (m, 1H), 4.58-4.33 (m, 1H), 3.34-3.27 (m, 4H),3.28-3.19 (m, 2H), 3.11-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.14-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.82 (m,1H), 1.85-1.63 (m, 4H), 1.70-1.43 (m, 2H). HRMS m/z [M+H]+ calcC₂₁H₂₇N₇O₃F3S 514.1848 found 514.1847.

Example 108:2-chloro-4-((3-(N-methylsulfamoyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 108-1: N-methyl-3-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide.Prepared by an analogous method to step 107-1. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.41 (s, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 4.49 (br s, 1H), 4.18 (br s,2H), 2.69 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 3H).

Step 108-2:2-chloro-4-((3-(N-methylsulfamoyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 (Step 1: dioxane, no base,48 h, 100° C.), using3-(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and directlydisplacing with (S)-piperidin-3-amine hydrochloride in step 2. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, MeOD) δ 9.09 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s,1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H).

Example 109:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(azetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide hydrochloride

Step 109-1: 3-(azetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Prepared byUllman reaction adapted from WO2011035332. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ6.28 (br s, 1H), 6.08 (br s, 1H), 5.84 (br s, 1H), 3.86 (tr, J=7.3 Hz,4H), 3.70 (br s, 2H), 2.35 (pent., J=7.3 Hz, 2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺217.2; t_(R)=2.68 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 109-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(azetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide hydrochloride. Prepared by an analogous methodto example 3 using 3-(azetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline to givethe hydrochloride salt (Step 1: nBuOH, DIPEA, 50° C., 1 h, Step 2:nBuOH, DIPEA, 50° C., 15 min; Step 3: HCl in dioxane (4M), RT). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.58 (s, 1H), 7.39 (br s, 1H), 7.14 (br s, 1H), 6.90(s, 1H), 4.33 (dd, J=13.6, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (br s, 1H), 3.83-3.75 (m,1H), 3.72 (tr, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.36(tr, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.24-2.17 (m, 1H), 2.13 (pent, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),2.02-1.94 (br s, 1H), 1.90-1.77 (m, 2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 436.2;t_(R)=2.32 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 110:4-((3-(3-aminoazetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 110-1: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-((3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.Prepared by an analogous method to steps 3-1 and 3-2 using3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline (Step 1: nBuOH, DIPEA, 70° C., 3 h).m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 451.

Step 110-2: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-((3-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)azetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl(1-(4-((3-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)azetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(50 mg, 0.1 mmol), tert-butyl azetidin-3-ylcarbamate (17.2 mg, 0.100mmol), in 1,4-dioxane; Pd₂(dba)₃ (0.004 mmol, 4 mg), Xant-phos (0.012mmol, 8 mg) and Cs₂CO₃ (0.3 mmol, 98 mg) were added. The reaction wasstirred at 100° C. under N₂. After 5 hrs, another same equivalent of thereagents were added and the reaction was refluxed overnight. Water wasadded and the mixture extracted was with ethyl acetate and organic layerwas washed with sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride, and dried oversodium sulfate. Solvent was removed and the desired product was purifiedusing silica gel chromatography with a gradient of Pet. Ether-DCM(0-100%) and DCM-THF (0-10%). HPLC: t_(R)=3.04 min, m/z (ES+)(M+H)+651.3. Method 1.

Step 110-3:4-((3-(3-aminoazetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a solution of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-((3-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)azetidin-1-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(20 mg) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL), 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was addedand the reaction was stirred at RT for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture,diethyl ether was added and the solid was filter to provide thedi-hydrochloride salt of the title compound (10 mg, 71%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 6.86 (s,1H), 4.37-4.33 (br m, 1H), 4.09 (br s, 1H), 3.99-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.71(br m, 2H), 3.65 (s, 1H), 3.60-3.48 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.21 (br m, 1H),2.01-1.91 (br m, 1H), 1.88-1.75 (br m, 2H).

Example 111:(S)-4-((3-(2-acetamidopropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperi-din-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 111-1:N-(2-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)acetamide. Preparedfrom 2-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-ol) according to J.Med. Chem. 2011, 54, 1836-1846 (106 mg, 89%), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 260.9;t_(R)=2.40 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 111-2:(S)-4-((3-(2-acetamidopropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperi-din-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogousmethod to example 3 usingN-(2-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)acetamide (Step 1:CH₃CN, DIPEA, 60° C., 3 h), (S)-3-aminopiperidine dihydrochloride wasused in step 2 (31 mg, 47%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.17(s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 4.67-4.62 (m, 1H), 4.54-4.49 (m,1H), 3.10 (br t, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 2.93-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.82-2.77 (m, 1H),2.06-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.95 (s, 3H), 1.83-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.67 (s, 3H), 1.65(s, 3H), 1.60-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.46-1.39 (m, 1H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 480.2;t_(R)=2.16 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 112:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-aminopropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 112-1: tert-butyl(2-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate. Preparedfrom 3-(2-aminopropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline according to J.Med. Chem. 2011, 54, 1836-1846. m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 319.1; t_(R)=2.89 min.HPLC Method 1.

Step 112-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(2-aminopropan-2-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method toexample 3 using tert-butyl(2-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate to give thehydrochloride salt (Step 1: CH₃CN, DIPEA, 60° C., 3 h), (54 mg, 96%). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.32 (br s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.72(s, 1H), 4.36 (dd, =13.6, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (br s, 1H), 3.82-3.71 (m,1H), 3.68-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.48 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.92(m, 1H), 1.90-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.82 (s, 6H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 438.1;t_(R)=1.91 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 113:(S)-4-((3-(2-acetamidopropan-2-yl)-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 113-1: tert-butyl(2-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate. Prepared from2-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)propan-2-ol) by an analogous method tostep 111-1.

Step 113-2:(S)-4-((3-(2-acetamidopropan-2-yl)-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 usingN-(2-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)acetamide (Step 1: CH₃CN,DIPEA, 70° C., 3 h) (95 mg, 67%).

¹H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 7.47 (br s, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H),4.65 (br d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (br d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 3.76-3.56 (m,2H), 3.15-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.87-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.98(m, 1H), 1.94 (s, 3H), 1.82-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.66 (s, 3H), 1.63 (s, 3H),1.33 (s, 9H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 468.3; t_(R)=2.17 min. HPLC Method 1).

Example 114:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(azetidin-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyri-midine-5-carboxamide

Step 114-1: tert-butyl3-(3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate.

tert-butyl3-(2-((4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl)hydrazono)azetidine-1-carboxylate (2.2mmol, 750 mg), (3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (4.5mmol, 1 g) and cesium carbonate (3.3 mmol, 1.08 g) were placed in anoven-dried microwave vessel. Dry 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) was added. Thesolution was degassed by bubbling N₂ through. The tube was sealed andheated to 120° C. for 7 h by microwave. The crude was diluted with ethylacetate and washed with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, sat aqueous NaHCO₃,brine and finally dried on Na₂SO₄. Sodium sulfate was filtered off andthe solvent was evaporated in vacuo to give a crude residue, which waspurified by chromatography on silica using a gradient PET/DCM to givethe title compounds as a very pale yellow oil (225 mg, 30%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.51 (br s, 2H), 7.43 (br s, 1H), 4.36 (tr, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),3.94 (dd, J=8.8, 5.9 Hz, 1H), 3.79-3.72 (m, 1H), 1.47 (s, 9H). m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 336.1; t_(R)=3.22 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 114-2: tert-butyl3-(3-(benzylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate. Toa solution of tert-butyl3-(3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate (140 mg,0.42 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (6 mL) in a microwave vessel was addedbenzylamine (0.5 mmol, 55 uL), Xant-phos ligand (0.12 mmol, 70 mg) andCs₂CO₃ (0.5 mmol, 160 mg). The suspension was degassed with N₂ for 5 minand Pd(dba)₂ (0.04 mmol, 35 mg) was added. The vessel was capped andheated by microwave to 105° C. for 1 h then 110° C. for 3 h. The crudewas extracted with EtOAc and washed with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl, sataqueous NaHCO₃, brine and finally dried on Na₂SO₄. Sodium sulfate wasfiltered off and the solvent was evaporated in vacuo to give a cruderesidue, which was purified by chromatography on silica using a gradientDCM (100%)/THF (1%, 5%, 10%) to give a yellow oil (68 mg, 40%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.37-7.27 (m, 5H), 6.86 (br s, 1H), 6.75 (br s, 1H),6.70 (br s, 1H), 4.35 (s, 2H), 4.29 (tr, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (dd, J=8.7,6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.69-3.62 (m, 1H), 1.47 (s, 9H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 407.0;t_(R)=3.23 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 114-3: tert-butyl3-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate.

To a solution oftert-butyl3-(3-(benzylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carbo-xylate(68 mg, 0.17 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL), Pd/C was added and the suspensionwas degassed using a cycle of vacuum/N₂ flush (2×) and finally placedunder an H₂ atmosphere. The suspension was stirred at RT for 18 h. Thecrude was filtered through a celite pad and evaporated to dryness togive a yellow oil (47 mg, 87%). The crude was used without furtherpurification, m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 317.0; t_(R)=2.95 min. HPLC Method 1.

Step 114-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(azetidin-3-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyri-midine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 using tert-butyl3-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate to give thedi-hydrochloride salt (Step 1: CH₃CN, DIPEA, 75° C., 3 h). ¹H NMR (300MHz, MeOD) δ 8.63 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (br d, J=20.3 Hz, 1H), 7.82(br d, J=16.5 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (br d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.50-4.41 (m, 2H),4.39-4.28 (m, 2H), 4.07 (br s, 1H), 4.00-3.89 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.75 (m,1H), 3.57-3.51 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.77(m, 2H). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 436.1; t_(R)=0.60 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 115:(R)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(1-hydroxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 115-1:1-(3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol. To asolution methyl 3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (preparedfrom methyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)-5-aminobenzoate by an analogous methodto step 87-1, 1.16 g) in anhydrous THF (20 mL) at RT, under N₂, wasadded titanium tetraisopropoxide (0.45 mmol, 0.135 mL) dropwise over 10mins. After 15 mins of stirring, ethyl magnesium bromide (THF solution,6.62 mmol, 0.762 mL) was added dropwise over 30 mins. The reaction wasstirred at RT for 3 h. The resulting mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl,and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were driedover sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by silica gel chromatography (0-30% DCM/Pet. Ether)to give the title compound (39%). HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.21 min, m/z(ES+) (M+H)+398.1.

Step 115-2: 1-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol. To asolution of(3-(dibenzylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol inmethanol, Pd/C (10%) was added and the reaction was stirred under H₂ gasat RT for 2 h. Pd/C was filtered and methanol was removed and the crudemixture was purified using silica gel chromatography with 0-30% DCM inPet. Ether to give the title compound (84%). HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.47min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+218.2.(R)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(1-hydroxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 using1-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol in step 1 and(R)-tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate in step 2. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 11.8 (s, 1H), 8.69 (S, 1H), 8.19-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.18 (m,2H), 4.64-4.57 (br s, 1H), 3.04-3.29 (br m, 1H), 2.82-2.27 (br m, 1H),2.27-2.26 (br m, 1H), 1.99-1.93 (br m, 1H), 1.75-1.67 (br m, 2H),1.37-1.29 (m, 2H), 1.22-1.18 (m, 2H), 1.10-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.88-0.82 (m,2H); HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.19 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+437.3.

Example 116:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(1-hydroxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 using1-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 11.8 (s, 1H), 8.69 (S, 1H), 8.19-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.18 (m,2H), 4.64-4.57 (br s, 1H), 3.04-3.29 (br m, 1H), 2.82-2.27 (br m, 1H),2.27-2.26 (br m, 1H), 1.99-1.93 (br m, 1H), 1.75-1.67 (br m, 2H),1.37-1.29 (m, 2H), 1.22-1.18 (m, 2H), 1.10-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.88-0.82 (m,2H); HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.20 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+437.2

Example 117:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-hydroxycyclopropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 117-1 1-(3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol.To a solution of the methyl 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dibenzylamino)benzoate(prepared from methyl 3-(tert-butyl)-5-aminobenzoate by an analogousmethod to step 87-1, 1.16 g, 3 mmol) in anhydrous THF (20 mL) at RTunder N₂ was added titanium tetraisopropoxide (0.45 mmol, 0.135 mL)dropwise over 10 mins. After 15 mins of stirring, EtMgBr (THF solution,6.62 mmol, 0.762 mL) was added dropwise over 30 mins. The reaction wasstirred at RT for 3 h. The resulting mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl,and extracted with ethyl acetate. The crude product was purified bysilica gel chromatography (0-30% DCM/Pet. Ether) to provide the titlecompound (52%). HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.30 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+385.9.

Step 117-2: 1-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol

To a solution of1-(3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol (30 mg) inMeOH (5 mL), Pd(OH)₂/C was added and degassed using a cycle of vacuum/N₂flush (2×) and then placed under an H₂ atmosphere for 30 min. Pd(OH)₂/Cwas filtered and methanol was removed to provide a mixture of1-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol and1-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)propan-1-ol which was used withoutfurther purification.

Step 117:3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-hydroxycyclopropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3using crude 1-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol (Step 1:CH₃CN, DIPEA, 80° C., 2 h) to give a mixture of products that werepurified by preparative HPLC (phenomenex 20 mm×100 mm C18 5 μm column),using a slow gradient Water/MECN (5 to 40% over 10 min) to give thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.31 (br s, 3H),7.76 (br s, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 4.56 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H),4.24 (br d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H), 3.62-3.54 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.11 (m, 1H),1.91-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H), 1.22-1.17

Example 118:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 118-1: N,N-dibenzyl-3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)aniline.To a solution of compound (300 mg, 1.28 mmol) in 7 mL anhydrous THF, NaH(40 mg, 1.6 mmol) and Mel (65 μl, 0.9 mmol) was added, and the reactionwas stirred at RT for 16 h. THF was removed and the crude was purifiedusing silica gel chromatography with 0-20% DCM in Pet. Ether to affordthe title compound (50%). HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.58 min, m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 399.8, 401.2.

Step 118-2: 3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)aniline. Prepared byan analogous method to step 115-2 usingN,N-dibenzyl-3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)aniline. HPLC(Method 1): t_(R)=2.42 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 220.1.

Step 118-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 using1-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol. HPLC (Method 1):t_(R)=2.35 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 439.4.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ12.36 (s, 1H), 9.4 (s, 1H), 8.38-8.11 (br m,3H), 7.80-7.78 (m, 2H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.95 (s, 1H),2.83-2.73 (br s, 1H), 2.57-2.49 (br m, 2H), 2.33-2.22 (br s, 2H), 2.11(s, 9H), 2.04 (br s, 2H), 1.96-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.75 (br m, 2H),1.67-1.62 (m, 2H).

Example 119:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-hydroxypropyl)phenyl)amino)pyri-midine-5-carboxamide

Step 119-1: 1-(3-amino-5-(tert-butyl)phenyl)propan-1-ol. Prepared from1-(3-(tert-butyl)-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol using ananalogous method to step 117-2 (Pd/C, Ethanol, RT 16 h). ¹H NMR (300MHz, MeOD) δ 6.77 (dd, J1=J2=1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (dd, J1=J2=1.9 Hz, 1H),6.56 (dd, J1=J2=1.7 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (tr, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 1.80-1.62 (m, 2H),1.28 (s, 9H), 0.88 (tr, J=7.4 Hz, 3H), m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 207.8,t_(R)=2.27 min (HPLC Method 1).

Step 119-2:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-hydroxypropyl)phenyl)amino)pyri-midine-5-carboxamide. Prepared by an analogous method to example 3using tert-butyl(3R)-1-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(1-hydroxy-propyl)phenylamino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-ylcarbamate(step 1) and (S)-3-aminopiperidine dihydrochloride (step 2). ¹H NMR (300MHz, MeOD) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.77 (br s, 1H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H),4.63 (tr, J=14.1 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (tr, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (tr, J=11.8 Hz,1H), 3.27-3.10 (m, 2H), 3.03-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.07 (br s, 1H), 1.85-1.68(m, 3H), 1.63-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H), 0.94-0.88 (m, 3H), m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 427.0; t_(R)=2.24 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 120:2-((R)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-hydroxypropyl)phenyl)amino)pyri-midine-5-carboxamide

Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 using tert-butyl(3R)-1-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(1-hydroxy-propyl)phenylamino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-ylcarbamate(step 1) and (R)-3-aminopiperidine dihydrochloride (step 2). ¹H NMR (300MHz, MeOD) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.77 (br s, 1H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H),4.63 (tr, J=14.1 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (tr, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (tr, J=11.8 Hz,1H), 3.27-3.10 (m, 2H), 3.03-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.07 (br s, 1H), 1.85-1.68(m, 3H), 1.63-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H), 0.94-0.88 (m, 3H), m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 427.3; t_(R)=2.23 min. HPLC Method 1.

Example 121:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxypropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 121-1; N,N-dibenzyl-3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxypropyl)aniline. To asolution of N,N-dibenzyl-3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)aniline(150 mg, 0.38 mmol) in methanol, Pd/C (10%) was added and the reactionwas stirred under H₂ gas at RT for 4 h. Pd/C was filtered and methanolwas removed and the crude mixture was purified using silica gelchromatography with 0-30% DCM in Pet. Ether to afford the title compound(24%). HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.26 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+222.1.

Step 121-2:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxypropyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 usingN,N-dibenzyl-3-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methoxypropyl)aniline. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,MeOD-d4) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.92-7.68 (br s, 1H), 7.44-7.28 (br s, 1H),7.07 (s, 1H) 4.71-4.64 (br m, 1H), 4.54-4.49 (br m, 1H), 4.32-4.28 (t,3H), 3.23-3.15 (m, 1H), 3.08-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.10-2.02(br m, 1H), 1.96-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.80 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.55 (m, 1H),1.52-1.45 (m, 1H), 1.35 (s, 9H), 1.31 (s, 2H), 1.04-1.02 (d, 3H),0.83-0.80 (t, 3H). HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.29 min, m/z (ES+)(M+H)+441.4.

Example 122(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 122-1:N,N-dibenzyl-3-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. To asolution of 1-(3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)cyclopropan-1-ol (150mg, 0.4 mmol) in 7 mL anhydrous THF, NaH (20 mg, 0.4 mmol) and Mel (35μL, 0.6 mmol) was added. After 16 h the THF was removed and the crudewas purified using silica gel chromatography with 0-20% DCM in Pet.Ether to afford the title compound (99 mg, 64%). HPLC (Method 1):t_(R)=3.44 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+412.1.

Step 122-2: 3-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline.Prepared by an analogous method to step 115-2 usingN,N-dibenzyl-3-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. HPLC(Method 1): t_(R)=2.82 min. m/z (ES+) (M+H)+231.8.

Step 122-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to example 3 using3-(1-methoxycyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 11.8 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.20 (s, 1H),4.53-4.37 (br s, 2H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 2.35-2.33 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.85 (m,1H), 1.74-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.51 (br s, 1H), 1.27-1.23 (m, 2H),1.23-1.19 (m, 2H), 1.13-1.08 (m, 2H); HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.31 min,m/z (ES+) (M+H)+451.3.

Example 123:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 123-1: 2-bromo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. A stirredsolution of potassium carbonate (7.5 g, 53.7 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (3.88 mL,23.3 mmol) and 2,6-dibromopyridin-4-amine (4.0 g, 17.9 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (200 mL) and water (40 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10min. PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (0.78 g, 1.3 mmol) was added and purging was continuedfor a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated 80° C. and stirredunder nitrogen for 1 h. Upon cooling, the solution was diluted withwater (30 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×30 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (50% CH₂Cl₂/hexane) to afford the titlecompound (1.58 g, 42%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 213.09; t_(R)=02.22 min. HPLCMethod 2.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.61 (d, 1H, J=1.7 Hz), 6.59 (d, 1H,J=1.7 Hz), 5.86 (m, 1H), 5.23 (m, 1H), 4.19 (br s, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H).

Step 123-2:2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. Astirred solution of potassium carbonate (1.9 g, 14.20 mmol),2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(1.3 g, 6.13 mmol) and 2-bromo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (1.0 g,4.72 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (40 mL) and water (10 mL) was purged withnitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (0.17 g, 0.24 mmol) was added andpurging was continued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated100° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 1 h. Upon cooling, the solutionwas diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (40% AcOEt in hexane) to afford thetitle compound (1.0 g, 98%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 217.2; t_(R)=2.3 min. HPLCMethod 2. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.75-6.68 (m, 1H), 6.61 (d, J=1.9Hz, 1H), 6.50 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.90-5.83 (m, 1H), 5.27-5.19 (m, 1H),4.35 (app. q, J=2.8 Hz, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H),2.65-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.17 (dd, J=1.6, 0.8 Hz, 3H).

Step 123-3:2-chloro-4-((2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.82 g,4.26 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (30 mL) was added2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.71 g,0.3.27 mmol) and DIPEA (0.77 mL, 4.41 mmol). The reaction was heated to90° C. and stirred for 18 h. The mixture was allowed to cool andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (50-100% EtOAc/hexane) to afford the titlecompound (0.65 g, 53%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 372.2; t_(R)=2.85 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 123-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of2-chloro-4-((2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(80 mg, 0.22 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) was added (S)-tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (48 mg, 0.24 mmol) and DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.24mmol). The reaction was heated to 90° C. and stirred for 18 h. Themixture was allowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (50-100%EtOAc/hexane) to afford to afford the title compound (31 mg, 26%). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 535.3; t_(R)=2.28 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 123-5: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(31 mg, 0.06 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) and MeOH (2 mL) was added Pd/C (10%Pd, 9 mg). The mixture was placed under a H₂ atmosphere (1 atm) andstirred for 18 h. The crude mixture was filtered through a celite padand concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to afford the titlecompound (30 mg, 96%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 540.3; t_(R)=2.25 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 123-6:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((3-isopropyl-5-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(30 mg, 0.058 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added 4 N HCl in dioxane(1 mL) and the mixture was stirred for 18 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the hydrochloride salt ofthe title compound (20 mg, 79%). m/z (M+H)+(ES+) 440.4; t_(R)=1.62 min.HPLC Method 2. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.92(s, 1H), 4.58-4.48 (m, 1H), 4.19 (br. s, 1H), 4.14-4.00 (m, 2H),3.85-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.49 (m, 3H), 3.44 (br. s, 1H), 3.21 (br. s,1H), 2.18 (br. s, 1H), 2.03-1.70 (m, 7H), 1.49-1.35 (m, 6H).

Example 124:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(1,1-dioxidotetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 124-1:2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. Astirred solution of potassium carbonate (0.76 g, 5.5 mmol),2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(0.54 g, 2.4 mmol) and 2-bromo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.40g, 1.8 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (15 mL) and water (3 mL) was purged withnitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (0.13 g, 0.2 mmol) was added andpurging was continued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated100° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 1 h. Upon cooling, the solutionwas diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (20-50% EtOAc/hexane) to afford thetitle compound (0.30 g, 70%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 233.28; t_(R)=2.48 min.HPLC Method 2. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.78 (m, 1H), 6.61 (d, 1H,J=2.0 Hz), 6.51 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz), 5.86 (m, 1H), 5.21 (m, 1H), 4.05 (brs, 2H), 3.39-3.35 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.86 (m, 2H), 2.85-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.16(s, 3H).

Step 124-2:4-(4-amino-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran1,1-dioxide. To a stirred solution of2-(3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.1g, 0.4 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) at 0° C. was added m-CPBA (0.3 g, 1.7mmol). The mixture was stirred for 2 h at 0° C., then it was quenched byaddition of aqueous Na₂S₂O₃ (10 mL). The layers were separated, theorganic layer was washed with aqueous NaHCO₃(10 mL) and the combinedaqueous layers were extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×10 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (40-75% EtOAc/isohexane) to afford thetitle compound (48 mg, 42%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 265.27; t_(R)=2.02 min.HPLC Method 2. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.65 (d, 1H, J=1.9 Hz), 6.54(d, 1H, J=1.9 Hz), 6.42 (m, 1H), 5.85 (m, 1H), 5.24 (m, 1H), 4.13 (br s,2H), 3.84-3.78 (m, 2H), 3.37-3.31 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.19 (m, 2H), 2.16 (s,3H).

Step 124-3:2-chloro-4-((2-(1,1-dioxido-3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.05 g,0.25 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) was added4-(4-amino-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran1,1-dioxide (0.05 g, 0.18 mmol) and DIPEA (3.4 μL, 0.20 mmol). Thereaction was heated to 70° C. and stirred for 18 h. The mixture wasallowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (50-100% EtOAc/hexane) toafford the title compound (35 mg, 46%). m/z (M−H)⁻ (ES⁻) 418.18;t_(R)=2.32 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 124-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-(1,1-dioxido-3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of2-chloro-4-((2-(1,1-dioxido-3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(35 mg, 0.083 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added (S)-tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (mg, 0.083 mmol) and DIPEA (1.6 μL, 0.09 mmol).The reaction was heated to 50° C. and stirred for 18 h, then allowed tocool and concentrated under vacuum. The material was taken to the nextstep without further purification. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 584.39; t_(R)=2.55min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 124-5: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-(1,1-dioxidotetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-(1,1-dioxido-3,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(48 mg, 0.083 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) and MeOH (2 mL) was added Pd/C (10%Pd, 9 mg). The mixture was placed under a H₂ atmosphere and stirred for18 h. The crude mixture was filtered through a celite pad andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) to afford the titlecompound (20 mg, 41%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 588.34; t_(R)=2.46 min. HPLCMethod 2.

Step 124-6:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(1,1-dioxidotetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-(1,1-dioxidotetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(20 mg, 0.034 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added 4 N HCl in dioxane(1 mL) and the mixture was stirred for 18 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the hydrochloride salt ofthe title compound (17 mg, 99%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 488.32; t_(R)=2.07min. HPLC Method 2. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H),7.77 (s, 1H), 4.57 (br, 1H), 4.22 (br, 1H), 3.90-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.37(m, 5H), 3.29-3.24 (m, 2H), 2.52-2.37 (m, 4H), 2.23 (m, 1H), 2.05 (m,1H), 1.92-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.47 (d, 6H, J=7.1 Hz).

Example 125:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-((cis)-4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 125-1: 2-bromo-4-nitro-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridine. A stirredsolution of sodium bicarbonate (2.75 g, 32.8 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (2.156 mL,11.47 mmol) and 2,6-dibromo-4-nitropyridine (3.08 g, 10.93 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (45 mL) and water (15 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10min. PdCl₂dppf.CH₂Cl₂ (0.892 g, 1.093 mmol) was added and purging wascontinued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated to 90° C.,stirred under nitrogen for 2 h and then allowed to cool to RT. Themixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate(2×200 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (80 g cartridge, 0-50%EtOAc/isohexane) to afford 2 to afford the title compound (1.958 g,56.8% yield). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 243.1, 245.1; t_(R)=2.44 min. HPLC Method2.

Step 125-2:2-(4-methoxycyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-4-nitro-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridine. Astirred solution of sodium bicarbonate (0.265 g, 3.15 mmol),2-(4-methoxycyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(0.25 g, 1.050 mmol) and 2-bromo-4-nitro-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridine(0.255 g, 1.050 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and water (1 mL) was purgedwith nitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂dppf.CH₂Cl₂ (0.086 g, 0.105 mmol) wasadded and purging was continued for a further 10 min. The reaction wasthen heated to 90° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 2 h. Upon cooling,the reaction mixture was diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were dried overmagnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by chromatography on silica gel (40 g cartridge,0-10% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford the title compound (0.19 g,64.7% yield). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 275.0; t_(R)=3.00 min. HPLC method 2.

Step 125-3: 2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-amine. Asolution of2-(4-methoxycyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-4-nitro-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridine (0.19g, 0.693 mmol) in methanol (10 mL) was hydrogenated in the H-Cube (10%Pd/C, 30×4 mm, Full hydrogen, 40° C., 1 mL/min) and then concentratedunder vacuum to afford the title compound (0.135 g, 0.538 mmol, 78%yield, mixture of diastereomers). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 249.1; t_(R)=1.40,1.45 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 125-4:2-chloro-4-((2-isopropyl-6-((cis)-4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.136 g,0.707 mmol) and 2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-amine(0.135 g, 0.544 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) was added DIPEA (0.190 mL,1.087 mmol). The reaction was heated to 100° C. and stirred for 4 h,then allowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. The crude productwas purified by chromatography on silica gel (12 g cartridge, 0-10%MeOH/DCM) to afford the product as a mixture of diastereomers. Theresidue was slurried in DCM (5 mL) and the resulting solid was collectedby filtration to afford the title compound (0.067 g, 29.0% yield). 1HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.04(s, 1H), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=1.9 Hz), 7.37 (d, 1H, J=1.9 Hz), 3.47-3.43 (m,1H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.95 (app. p, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 2.70-2.62 (m, 1H),1.96-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.66-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.48 (m,2H), 1.23 (d, 6H, J=6.9 Hz). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 404.0; t_(R)=2.59 min.HPLC Method 4.

Step 125-5: tert-butyl((S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-isopropyl-6-((cis)-4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of2-chloro-4-((2-isopropyl-6-((cis)-4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.032 g, 0.079 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added (S)-tert-butylpiperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.017 g, 0.087 mmol) and DIPEA (0.028 mL, 0.158mmol). The reaction was heated to 100° C. and stirred for 1 h, thenallowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (12 g cartridge, 0-5% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford the title compound (0.041 g, 86% yield).m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 568.4; t_(R)=1.73 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 125-6:2-((S)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-((cis)-4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl((S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-isopropyl-6-((cis)-4-methoxycyclohexyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.04 g, 0.070 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added HCl (4M in1,4-dioxane) (0.352 mL, 1.409 mmol) and the reaction was stirred at RTfor 16 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated under vacuum andloaded onto a column of SCX (1 g) in MeOH. The column was washed withMeOH and then the product was eluted with 0.7 M ammonia in MeOH. Theresultant mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The product was furtherpurified by chromatography on silica gel (12 g cartridge, 0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford the title compound (0.022 g, 63.4% yield).¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=1.9 Hz), 7.26 (s,1H), 4.69-4.61 (m, 1H), 4.59-4.51 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.36 (s,3H), 3.26-3.18 (m, 1H), 3.02 (app. sept., 2H, J=6.6 Hz), 2.89-2.80 (m,1H), 2.75 (tt, 1H, J=12.0, 3.6 Hz), 2.13-2.03 (m, 3H), 1.95-1.78 (m,3H), 1.77-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.66-1.55 (m, 3H), 1.52-1.42 (m, 1H), 1.35-1.26(m, 7H). 4 exchangeable protons missing. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 468.0;t_(R)=1.94 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 126:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-4-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 126-1:—tert butyl4-amino-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyridine]-1′(2′H)-carboxylate.A stirred solution of potassium carbonate (0.5 g, 3.51 mmol),N-Boc-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-4-boronic acid pinacol ester (0.5 g,1.53 mmol) and 2-bromo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.25 g, 1.17mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL) was purged with nitrogenfor 10 min. PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (0.08 g, 0.12 mmol) was added and purging wascontinued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated 100° C. andstirred under nitrogen for 1 h. Upon cooling, the solution was dilutedwith water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (40% AcOEt in hexane) to afford the titledcompound (0.3 g, 81%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 316.3; t_(R)=2.66 min. HPLCMethod 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.64 (br. s, 1H), 6.61 (d,J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.52-6.48 (m, 1H), 5.86 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.29-5.16 (m,1H), 4.15-4.04 (m, 4H), 3.68-3.58 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.17 (s,3H), 1.48 (s, 9H).

Step 126-2: tert-butyl4-((5-carbamoyl-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyridine]-1′(2′H)-carboxylate.To a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (79 mg,0.42 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) was added tert-butyl4-amino-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyridine]-1′(2′H)-carboxylate(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and DIPEA (0.06 mL, 0.35 mmol). The reaction washeated to 70° C. and stirred for 48 h. The mixture was allowed to cooland concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (gradient 50-70% EtOAc in hexane) to affordthe title compound (114 mg, 76%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 471.4; t_(R)=2.92min. HPLC Method 2 (Base).

Step 126-3: tert-butyl(S)-4-(4-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-isopropylpyridin-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate.

To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-((5-carbamoyl-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyridine]-1′(2′H)-carboxylate(57 mg, 0.12 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) was added tert-butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (24 mg, 0.12 mmol) and DIPEA (0.02 mL, 0.14mmol). The reaction was heated to 50° C. overnight. The mixture wasallowed to cool and concentrated under vacuum. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 635.5;t_(R)=3.05 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base). The crude was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂(2 mL) and MeOH (3 mL) under N₂ atmosphere and Pd/C (10% Pd, 30 mg) wasadded. The mixture was placed under a H₂ atmosphere (1 atm) and stirredfor 1 h. The crude mixture was filtered through a celite pad,concentrated under vacuum and used in the next step without furtherpurification. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 639; t_(R)=2.95 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 126-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(piperidin-4-yl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-4-(4-((2-(3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-isopropylpyridin-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(73 mg, 0.11 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) was added 4 N HCl in dioxane (1mL) and the mixture was stirred for 18 h. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to afford the hydrochloride salt of the titlecompound (60 mg, 99%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 439.5; t_(R)=2.30 min. HPLCMethod 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.15-7.93 (m,2H), 4.49 (app. dd, J=13.3, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 4.23-4.04 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.89(m, 1H), 3.85-3.74 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.58 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.49 (m, 1H),3.48-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.17 (m, 2H), 2.37-2.26 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.08 (m,3H), 2.08-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.45 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

Example 127:(S)-4-((2-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 127-1:6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1′,2′,3′,6′-tetrahydro-[2,4′-bipyridin]-4-amine To astirred solution of tert-butyl4-amino-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyridine]-1′(2′H)-carboxylate(0.27 g, 0.87 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) was added 4 N HCl in dioxane(2 mL) and the mixture was stirred for 18 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and purified by flash chromatographyin silica gel (20% MeOH in DCM) affording the title compound as a whitesolid (0.17 g, 90%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 216.3; t_(R)=2.08 min. HPLC Method2 (Base); ¹H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) δ δ 6.86-6.78 (m, 2H), 6.54-6.49 (m,1H), 5.79 (s, 1H), 5.60 (s, 1H), 3.99-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.51 (app. t, J=5.4Hz, 2H), 2.85 (s, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H).

Step 127-2:1-(4-amino-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyridin]-1′(2′H)-yl)ethan-1-oneTo a stirred solution of6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1′,2′,3′,6′-tetrahydro-[2,4′-bipyridin]-4-amine (0.16g, 0.74 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) at 0° C. was added DIPEA (0.28 mL, 1.63mmol) and acetyl chloride (0.03 mL, 0.74 mmol). The mixture was stirredfor 1 h, then diluted with DCM (10 mL) and washed with water (10 mL) andbrine (10 mL). The organic phase was concentrated and the crude waspurified using reversed phase chromatography (gradient 5-100%Acetonitrile in H₂O with 0.1% of formic acid) affording the titlecompound as a colourless oil (109 mg, 57%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 253.3;t_(R)=2.11 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base).

Step 127-3:4-((1′-acetyl-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1′,2′,3′,6′-tetrahydro-[2,4′-bipyridin]-4-yl)amino)-2-chloropyrimidine-5-carboxamideTo a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (46 mg,0.24 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) was added1-(4-amino-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3′,6′-dihydro-[2,4′-bipyridin]-1′(2′H)-yl)ethan-1-one(40 mg, 0.19 mmol) and DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.21 mmol). The reaction washeated to 70° C. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture was allowed to cooland concentrated under vacuum. The product was used in the next stepwithout further purification. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 413.3; t_(R)=2.34 min.HPLC Method 2.

Step 127-4: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-((2-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamateTo a stirred solution of the crude from the previous step in 1,4-dioxane(4 mL) was added tert-butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (33 mg, 0.16mmol) and DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.21 mmol). The reaction was heated to 50° C.overnight. The mixture was allowed to cool and concentrated undervacuum. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 577.4; t_(R)=2.56 min. HPLC Method 2.

The crude was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) and MeOH (3 mL) under N₂atmosphere and Pd/C (10% Pd, 30 mg) was added. The mixture was placedunder a H₂ atmosphere and stirred for 2 h. The crude mixture wasfiltered through a celite pad, concentrated under vacuum and purified byflash chromatography in silica gel (5% MeOH in DCM) affording the titlecompound as a colourless oil (24 mg, 17% over four steps). m/z (M+H)⁺(ES⁺) 581.4; t_(R)=2.42 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 127-5:(S)-4-((2-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamideTo a stirred solution of tert-butyl(S)-(1-(4-((2-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)-5-carbamoylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(24 mg, 0.04 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) was added 4 N HCl in dioxane (1mL) and the mixture was stirred for 18 h. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to afford the hydrochloride salt of the titlecompound (20 mg, 99%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 481.4; t_(R)=2.07 min. HPLCMethod 2 (Base); HPLC Method 2. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, MeOD) δ 8.84 (s, 1H),8.06 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (app. s, 1H), 4.78 (app. d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H),4.64-4.53 (m, 1H), 4.28-4.08 (m, 2H), 3.92-3.67 (m, 3H), 3.49-3.39 (m,1H), 3.36-3.28 (m, 1H), 2.81 (app. t, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 2.29-2.07 (m, 7H),2.05-1.94 (s, 1H), 1.92-1.68 (m, 5H), 1.46 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

Example 128:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 128-1:2-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. Asolution of 4-amino-2,6-dibromopyridine (0.206 g, 0.82 mmol),2-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(0.100 g, 0.41 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.08 mL,0.43 mmol), dioxane (8.5 mL), water (2.0 mL) and potassium carbonate(0.189 g, 1.37 mmol) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min. Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(0.032 g, 0.05 mmol) was added and the mixture was heated at 90° C.After 1 h, additional4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.08 mL,0.43 mmol) was added and the mixture stirred for a further 1 h at 90° C.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica(3:1 hexane:EtOAc followed by 2.5:1 and finally 2:1) to give the titlecompound in around 90% purity (10% 4-amino-2,6-diisopropenylpyridinepresent by LCMS analysis) as a yellow solid (0.070 g, 34%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.60 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.53-6.48 (m, 1H), 6.50 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 5.88-5.85 (m, 1H), 5.24-5.21 (m, 1H), 4.09 (br s, 2H),2.83-2.67 (m, 4H), 2.22-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.17 (app s, 3H). LCMS: m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 251.2; t_(R)=2.16 min. HPLC Method 1 (Acid).

Step 128-2: 2-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-amine. Using2-(4,4-difluorocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine(0.070 g, 0.28 mmol) from the previous step, 10% Pd on C (0.060 g, 20mol %), MeOH (5.0 mL), DCM (1.0 mL) and H₂ (1 atmosphere) to give thetitle compound as a colourless oil (0.064 g, 64%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 6.28 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.24 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (br s,2H), 2.91 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.70 (tt, J=11.6, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 2.23-2.12(m, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.94-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.70 (m, 3H), 1.23(d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 255.2; t_(R)=2.19 min. HPLCMethod 1 (Acid).

Step 128-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide:2-(4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-amine (0.065 g, 0.26mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.074 g, 0.39 mmol),triethylamine (0.07 mL, 0.50 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(3.5 mL). The mixture was heated at 90° C. for 3.5 h and left to cool toRT. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and washed withwater (5×10 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product from onedisplacement, which was purified by flash column chromatography onsilica (1:1 hexane:EtOAc) to give the product from one displacement(0.030 g), which was used without further characterisation. Theintermediate (0.030 g, 0.07 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(1.0 mL) after which triethylamine (0.02 mL, 0.14 mmol) and tert-butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.015 g, 0.07 mmol) was added and themixture stirred at 50° C. for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was dilutedwith EtOAc (10 mL) and washed with water (5×10 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the crude product from two displacements, which was purified byflash column chromatography on silica (1:2 hexane:EtOAc followed by1:3). The intermediate was dissolved in dioxane (2.0 mL) and 4M HCl indioxane (2.0 mL) was added drop-wise. The reaction mixture was left tostir at RT overnight and then hexane (10 mL) was added. The resultingsuspension was filtered and the solid dried to give the title compoundas a white powder, containing 6% Example 54 by LCMS analysis (0.023 g,18%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.01 (br s, 1H), 7.82 (s,1H), 4.43-427 (m, 1H), 3.78-3.61 (m, 2H), 3.49-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.29 (sept,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 3.14 (app t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 2.22-2.05 (m, 5H), 2.03-1.85(m, 4H), 1.85-1.68 (m, 4H), 1.36 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 6H). LCMS: m/z (ES+)(M+H)⁺ 474.3; t_(R)=1.93 min. HPLC Method 1 (Acid).

Example 129:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 129-1:2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-amine. Using4-amino-2,6-dibromopyridine (0.350 g, 1.39 mmol),(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (0.290 g, 1.53 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.26 mL,1.38 mmol), dioxane (13.0 mL), water (3.0 mL) and potassium carbonate(0.576 g, 4.17 mmol) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min. Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(0.054 g, 0.07 mmol) was added and the mixture was heated at 90° C.After 3 h, additional4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.10 mL,0.05 mmol) was added and the mixture stirred for a further 1 h at 90° C.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica(DCM followed by 5:1 DCM: EtOAc) to give the title compound as a whitesolid (0.112 g, 29%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.11 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 1H), 6.73-6.68 (m, 1H), 5.97 (apps, 1H), 5.30 (app s, 1H), 4.26-4.14 (br s, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H). LCMS: m/z(ES+) (M+H)⁺ 279.1; t_(R)=2.05 min. HPLC Method 1 (Acid).

Step 129-2: 2-isopropyl-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-amine.Using 2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-amine(0.112 g, 0.40 mmol), 10% Pd on C (0.043 g, 10 mol %), MeOH (7.5 mL),DCM (1.5 mL) and H₂ (1 atmosphere) to give the title compound as acolourless oil (0.111 g, 99%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.07 (d, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.67 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (app s, 1H), 6.42 (app s, 1H),4.20-4.08 (br s, 2H), 3.01 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.32 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H).LCMS: m/z (ES+) (M+H)⁺ 281.9; t_(R)=2.00 min. HPLC Method 1 (Acid).

Step 129-3:2-chloro-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridine-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2-Isopropyl-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-amine (0.116 g, 0.41mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.119 g, 0.62 mmol), DIPEA(0.15 mL, 0.86 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (4.0 mL). Themixture was heated at 90° C. for 6 h and left to cool to RT. Thereaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and washed with water(5×10 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product from onedisplacement, which was purified by flash column chromatography onsilica (1:1 hexane:EtOAc followed by EtOAc) to give the product from onedisplacement,2-chloro-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.116 g, 65%), which was used without further characterisation.

Step 129-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide:2-Chloro-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.078 g, 0.18 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (4.0 mL) afterwhich triethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.14 mmol) and tert-butyl(S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.036 g, 0.18 mmol) was added and themixture stirred at 50° C. for 2.0 h. The reaction mixture was dilutedwith EtOAc (10 mL) and washed with water (5×10 mL). The organic phasewas dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the crude product from two displacements, which was purified byflash column chromatography on silica (1:2 hexane:EtOAc). Theintermediate was dissolved in dioxane (2.5 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane(2.5 mL) was added drop-wise. The reaction mixture was left to stir atRT overnight and then hexane (10 mL) was added. The resulting suspensionwas filtered and the solid dried to give the title compound as a whitepowder (0.038 g, 40%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 500.3; t_(R)=2.97 min. HPLCMethod 1 (Base); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.41 (app s,1H), 8.20 (app s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 8.01 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),4.47 (app d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 4.31-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.88-3.71 (m, 1H),3.61-3.45 (m, 2H), 2.30-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.75 (m, 3H), 1.52 (d, J=6.4Hz, 6H).

Example 130:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-cyclopentyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 130-1: 2,6-Dibromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine: Amixture of 2,6-dibromo-4-aminopyridine (1.00 g, 3.97 mmol) and sodiumhydride (0.35 g, 8.73 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h.4-Methoxybenzyl chloride (1.18 mL, 8.73 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred for 2 h at RT. The mixture was extracted with AcOEt (30 mL),washed with brine (5×30 mL), dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated underreduced pressure. The crude was purified by recrystallization in hotHexane: AcOEt, affording the titled compound as a pale purple solid(1.08 g. 55%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 491.0, 493.0, 495.0, 496.0; t_(R)=3.09min. HPLC Method 2; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.1-7.04 (m, 4H),6.96-6.86 (m, 4H), 6.76 (s, 2H), 4.53 (s, 4H), 3.84 (s, 6H).

Step 130-2:2-Bromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine: Astirred solution of potassium carbonate (1.60 g, 11.60 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.95 mL,5.03 mmol) and 2,6-Dibromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine (1.90g, 3.87 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (80 mL) and water (20 mL) was purged withnitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (0.09 g, 0.15 mmol) was added andpurging was continued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated80° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 2 h. Upon cooling, the solutionwas diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (0.5% AcOEt in Toluene) to afford thetitled compound (0.91 g, 52%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 453.2, 455.2; t_(R)=3.38min. HPLC Method 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz,4H), 6.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 4H), 6.70 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 2H), 5.81-5.73 (m, 1H),5.26-5.15 (m, 1H), 4.57 (s, 4H), 3.83 (s, 6H), 2.05 (app. d, J=1.2 Hz,3H).

Step 130-3:2-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine.Using 2-Bromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine(0.547 g, 1.21 mmol),2-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.258g, 1.33 mmol), dioxane (22.0 mL), water (5.0 mL) and potassium carbonate(0.500 g, 3.62 mmol) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min. Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(0.085 g, 0.12 mmol) was added and the mixture was heated at 90° C. for1 h. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography onsilica (4:1 hexane:EtOAc) to give the title compound as a colourless oil(0.438 g, 82%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 441.3; t_(R)=2.47 min. HPLC Method 1(Acid); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.15 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 4H), 6.88 (d, J=8.4Hz, 4H), 6.69 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.62 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.60-6.56 (m,1H), 5.80 (app d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 5.18 (app pent, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 4.61 (s,4H), 3.80 (s, 6H), 2.73-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.56-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H),2.00 (app pent, J=7.6 Hz, 2H).

Step 130-4:2-cyclopentyl-6-isopropyl-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine. Using2-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine(0.438 g, 0.99 mmol), 10% Pd on C (0.210 g, 20 mol %), MeOH (9.0 mL),DCM (1.8 mL) and H₂ (1 atmosphere) to give the title compound as acolourless oil that solidified upon standing (0.339 g, 77%). m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 445.3; t_(R)=2.49 min. HPLC Method 1 (Acid); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.04 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.37 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s, 4H), 3.72 (s, 4H), 3.36 (pent,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.29 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.11-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.45(m, 6H), 1.17 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H).

Step 130-5: 2-cyclopentyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-amine.2-Cyclopentyl-6-isopropyl-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine (0.339g, 0.25 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (2.50 mL) and TFA (2.50 mL) was addeddrop-wise. The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 h and then allowed tocool to RT. The reaction mixture was neutralised by the drop-wiseaddition of a saturated solution of NaHCO₃ (final pH=8-9). The mixturewas extracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL) and washed with water (10 mL). Theorganic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the crude product, which was purified by flashcolumn chromatography on silica (1:1 hexane:EtOAc followed by 1:2, EtOAcand finally 5% MeOH in DCM) to give the title compound as a colourlessoil (0.147 g, 94%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 205.3; t_(R)=1.91 min. HPLC Method1 (Acid); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.28 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.25 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 3.03 (pent, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.91 (sept, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),2.08-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.21 (d, J=7.2Hz, 6H).

Step 130-6:2-chloro-4-((2-cyclopentyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2-Cyclopentyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-amine (0.147 g, 0.72 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.207 g, 1.08 mmol), Hünig's base(0.25 mL, 1.44 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (6.0 mL). Themixture was heated at 90° C. for 3 h and left to cool to RT. Thereaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and washed with water(5×10 mL). The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product from onedisplacement, which was purified by flash column chromatography onsilica (1:2 hexane:EtOAc followed by EtOAc) to give the title compound(0.125 g, 48%), which was used without further characterisation.

Step 130-7:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-cyclopentyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide:2-Chloro-4-((2-cyclopentyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.080 g, 0.22 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrousdioxane (2.5 mL) after which triethylamine (0.06 mL, 0.43 mmol) andtert-butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.045 g, 0.22 mmol) was addedand the mixture stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with EtOAc (20 mL) and washed with water (5×10 mL). The organicphase was dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the crude product from two displacements, which waspurified by flash column chromatography on silica (EtOAc). Theintermediate was dissolved in dioxane (2.5 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane(2.5 mL) was added drop-wise. The reaction mixture was left to stir atRT for 3.5 h and then hexane (10 mL) was added. The resulting suspensionwas filtered and the solid dried to give the title compound as a whitepowder (0.075 g, 80%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 424.4; t_(R)=2.51 min. HPLCMethod 1 (Base). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.01 (app s,1H), 7.96 (app s, 1H), 4.47 (app d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.33-4.04 (m, 1H),4.04-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.58-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.43 (pent, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.36(sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.37-2.15 (m, 3H), 2.07-1.75 (m, 9H), 1.45 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 6H).

Example 131:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 131-1:2-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine.Heated at 90° C. for 2 h, using2-Bromo-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine(0.595 g, 1.31 mmol), cyclohexylboronic acid (0.182 g, 1.44 mmol),dioxane (22.0 mL), water (5.0 mL), potassium carbonate (0.543 g, 3.93mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (0.092 g, 0.13 mmol). The crude product waspurified by flash column chromatography on silica (4:1 hexane:EtOAc) togive the title compound as a colourless oil (0.360 g, 60%). m/z (ES⁺)(M+H)⁺ 455.4; t_(R)=2.65 min. HPLC Method 1 (Acid); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.14 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H), 6.87 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H), 6.71-6.68 (m,1H), 6.69 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 5.78 (app d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 5.17-5.14 (m, 1H), 4.59 (s, 4H), 3.79 (s, 6H), 2.47-2.41 (m,2H), 2.50-2.17 (m, 2H), 2.13 (s, 3H), 1.79-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.60 (m,2H).

Step 131-2:2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropyl-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine. Using2-(cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine(0.358 g, 0.79 mmol), 10% Pd on C (0.170 g, 20 mol %), MeOH (9.0 mL),DCM (1.8 mL) and H₂ (1 atmosphere) to give the title compound as acolourless oil (0.333 g, 92%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 459.4; t_(R)=2.41 min.HPLC Method 1 (Acid); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.03 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H),6.81 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H), 6.34 (app s, 2H), 4.55 (s, 4H), 3.71 (s, 6H),3.23 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.89 (app t, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 1.88 (app d,J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 1.69 (app d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.61 (app d, J=12.4 Hz,1H), 1.42-1.19 (m, 4H), 1.15 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). Step 131-3:2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-amine. Using2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropyl-N,N-bis(4-methoxybenzyl)pyridin-4-amine (0.348g, 0.76 mmol), DCM (2.5 mL), TFA (2.5 mL) to give the crude productwhich was purified by flash column chromatography on silica (1:1hexane:EtOAc followed by 1:2, EtOAc and finally 5% MeOH in DCM) to givethe title compound as a colourless oil (0.099 g, 60%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺219.3; t_(R)=2.01 min. HPLC Method 1 (Acid); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ6.57 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 5.10-4.98 (br s, 2H),3.02 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.69 (tt, J=11.6, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 1.99-1.91 (m,2H), 1.91-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.54-1.36 (m, 5H), 1.31 (d,J=6.8 Hz).

Step 131-4:2-chloro-4-((2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Using 2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-amine (0.099 g, 0.45 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.130 g, 0.68 mmol), DIPEA (0.16mL, 0.92 mmol) and anhydrous dioxane (5.0 mL), heated at 90° C. for 7 h.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography on silica(1:2 hexane:EtOAc followed by EtOAc) to give the title compound (0.080g, 47%), which was used without further characterisation.

Step 131-5:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Using2-chloro-4-((2-cyclohexyl-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.040 g, 0.11 mmol), anhydrous dioxane (2.0 mL), triethylamine (0.03mL, 0.22 mmol) and tert-butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.023 g, 0.11mmol), reaction heated at 50° C. for 4 h. The crude product was purifiedby flash column chromatography on silica (1:2.5 hexane:EtOAc). Theintermediate was dissolved in dioxane (2.0 mL) and 4M HCl in dioxane(2.0 mL) was added drop-wise. The reaction mixture was left to stir atRT for 2 h and then hexane (10 mL) was added. The resulting suspensionwas filtered and the solid dried to give the title compound as a whitepowder (0.018 g, 36%). m/z (ES⁺) (M+H)⁺ 438.4; t_(R)=2.62 min. HPLCMethod 1 (Base); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.92 (m,2H), 4.43 (app d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.35-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.89-3.74 (m, 1H),3.64-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.38 (sept, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.06 (app t, J=11.2 Hz,1H), 2.30-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.13-1.79 (m, 8H), 1.69-1.48 (m, 4H), 1.45 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.42-1.33 (m, 1H).

Example 132:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 132-1: 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. Astirred solution of sodium bicarbonate (0.483 g, 5.74 mmol),(4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (0.306 g, 2.011 mmol) and2-bromo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.408 g, 1.915 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (9 mL) and water (3 mL) was purged with nitrogen for 10 min.PdCl₂dppf.CH₂Cl₂ (0.156 g, 0.191 mmol) was added and purging wascontinued for a further 10 min. The reaction was heated to reflux andstirred under nitrogen for 2 h, then allowed to cool. The mixture wasdiluted with brine (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL).The combined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filteredand concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (40 g cartridge, 0-50% EtOAc/isohexane) toafford the title compound (0.285 g, 61.3% yield). (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) m/z241.2; t_(R)=1.61 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 132-2: 2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-amine. A solutionof 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.285 g, 1.186mmol) in methanol (10 mL) was hydrogenated in the H-Cube (10% Pd/C, 30×4mm, Full hydrogen, 40° C., 1 mL/min) and concentrated under vacuum toafford to afford the title compound (0.195 g, 64.5% yield). 1H NMR (500MHz, DMSO d-6) δ 7.89-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.01-7.6.96 (m, 2H), 6.76 (d, 1H,J=1.7 Hz), 6.29 (d, 1H, J=1.7 Hz), 5.89 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 2.81(sept, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 1.21 (d, 6H, J=6.9 Hz). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 243.0;t_(R)=1.94 min. HPLC Method 4.

Step 132-3:2-chloro-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.201 g,1.046 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) was added2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-amine (0.195 g, 0.805 mmol) andDIPEA (0.281 mL, 1.609 mmol). The reaction was heated to 100° C. andstirred for 3 h, then allowed to cool to RT. The mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum and the crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (24 cartridge, 0-5% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM to afford the title compound (0.226 g, 63.5% yield).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.73 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H),8.08-8.01 (m, 4H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.08-7.03 (m, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.04(app. p, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 1.30 (d, 6H, J=6.9 Hz). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 398.2,400.2; t_(R)=1.56 min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 132-4: (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of2-chloro-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.08 g, 0.201 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added DIPEA (0.070 mL,0.402 mmol) and (S)-tert-butyl piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.042 g, 0.211mmol). The reaction was heated to 90° C. for 1 h, then allowed to coolto RT. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum and the crude productwas purified by chromatography on silica gel (12 g cartridge, 0-10% (0.7M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford the title compound (0.105 g, 92% yield).m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 562.4; t_(R)=1.77 min. HPLC Method 2

Step 132-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of (S)-tert-butyl(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.110 g, 0.196 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added hydrogen chloride(4M in 1,4-dioxane) (0.979 mL, 3.92 mmol) and the reaction was stirredat RT for 16 h. The mixture was then concentrated under vacuum andloaded onto a column of SCX (2 g) in MeOH. The column was washed withMeOH and then the product was eluted with 0.7 M ammonia in MeOH. Theresultant mixture was concentrated under vacuum and further purified bychromatography on silica gel (12 g cartridge, 0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.06 g, 63.1% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s,1H), 7.89-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.04-7.00 (m, 2H), 4.66-4.58 (m,1H), 4.50 (dt, 1H, J=13.3, 4.4 Hz), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.30-3.20 (m, 1H),3.13-3.02 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.10-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.80 (m,1H), 1.67-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.55-1.45 (m, 1H), 1.36 (d, 6H, J=7.0 Hz). 5exchangeable protons missing. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 462.3; t_(R)=1.09 min.HPLC method 2.

Example 133:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 133-1: Methyl 3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)benzoate. To a solution ofmethyl 3-amino-5(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (4.34 mmol, 1 g) inacetonitrile (20 mL), DIPEA (10.85 mmol, 1.9 mL) and benzyl bromide (9.1mmol, 1.11 mL) were added. The mixture was refluxed for 24 h. Theresulting mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl, and extracted with ethylacetate. The combined organic layers were dried over sodium sulphate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (0-30% DCM/Pet. Ether) to give the titlecompound (80%). HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.41 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+410.2.

Step 133-2: Methyl5-(dibenzylamino)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate. To asolution of Methyl 3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)benzoate (0.61 mmol, 250 mg)and (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (10.73 mmol, 112 mg) in 1,4 dioxane:water (8:2 mL); Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.0305 mmol, 35 mg) and K₂CO₃ (1.83 mmol, 252mg) were added and the reaction was stirred at 100° C. under N₂ for 3 h.The resulting mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl, and extracted with ethylacetate. The combined organic layers were dried over sodium sulphate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (0-60% DCM/Pet. Ether) to give the titlecompound. HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.44 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+438.3.

Step 133-3:2-(5-(dibenzylamino)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)propan-2-ol. Thecompound methyl5-(dibenzylamino)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylate (390 mg, 0.9mmol) was dissolved in THF and cooled to −78° C. under Nitrogen. Methyllithium (1.6M in diethyl ether, 4.5 mmol, 11 mL) was then added dropwise. The mixture was left to stir at −78° C. for one hour and thenquenched with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride. The organic layer wasthen extracted with ethyl acetate and the organic phase was washed withaq. NaHCO₃, brine and finally dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate. Thesolvent was evaporated and the crude was purified by silica gelchromatography (0-20% DCM/Pet. Ether) to give the title compound (20%).HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.19 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+438.2.

Step 133-4: 2-(5-amino-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)propan-2-ol. To asolution of2-(5-(dibenzylamino)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)propan-2-ol (73 mg,0.17 mmol) in methanol (10 mL), 10% Pd/C was added and the reaction wasstirred under H₂ at RT for 2 h. The solution was filtered and methanolwas removed. Crude compound (75%) was used in the next step without anyfurther purification. HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.28 min, m/z (ES+)(M+H)+258.3.

Step 133-5:2-chloro-4-((5-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to step 3-1, using acetonitrile, 70° C.,16 h. The compound was used in the next step without any furtherpurification. HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.85 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+413.2.

Step 133-6:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2-chloro-4-((5-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamidewas dissolved in acetonitrile (10 mL). To this DIPEA (0.4 mmol, 70microlt) and (S)-3-(amino)piperidine (10.14 mmol, 25 mg) were added andthe reaction was stirred at RT for 12 hours. The organic layer was thenextracted with ethyl acetate and the organic phase was washed with aq.NaHCO₃, brine and finally dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate. Thesolvent was evaporated and the crude was purified by silica gelchromatography (0-20% aceotonitrile/DCM) to give the title compound. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.58 (br s, 4H), 7.33 (s,1H), 7.06 (br s, 2H), 4.56-4.47 (dd, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 2.97 (br s, 1H),2.75-2.64 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.22 (br s, 1H), 1.46 (s, 6H),1.16 (s, 1H), 1.14 (br s, 3H); HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.29 min, m/z(ES+) (M+H)+477.4.

Example 134:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-isopropyl-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 134-1: 1-bromo-3-nitro-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene. To a solution2,6-dibromo-4-nitropyridine (2 g, 7.14 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (1.4 g, 8.6mmol) in 1,4 dioxane: water (8:2, 10 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.142 mmol, 164 mg)and K₂CO₃ (21.4 mmol, 3 g) were added and the reaction was stirred at100° C. under N₂ for 3 h. The resulting mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl,and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were driedover sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by silica gel chromatography (0-60% DCM/Pet. Ether)to give the title compound.

Step 134-2: 4′-methoxy-3-nitro-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,1′-biphenyl.1-nitro-3,5-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene (0.83 mmol, 200 mg),(4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (0.99 mmol, 150 mg), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.016mmol, 20 mg), K₂CO₃ (2.5 mmol, 345 mg). The crude product was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (0-40% DCM/Pet. Ether) to give the titlecompound (53%).

Step 134-3: 5-isopropyl-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-amine. To asolution of 4′-methoxy-3-nitro-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,1′-biphenyl (0.44mmol, 119 mg), in methanol (10 mL), 10% Pd/C was added and the reactionwas stirred at RT under H₂ for 2 h. The solution was filtered andmethanol was removed. Crude compound (98%) was used in the next stepwithout any further purification. HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.67 min, m/z(ES+) (M+H)+241.7.

Step 134-4:2-chloro-4-((5-isopropyl-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to step 3-1, using acetonitrile, 70° C.,16 h. The compound was used in the next step without any furtherpurification. HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.22 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+396.6.

Step 134-5: tert-butyl(S)-(1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((5-isopropyl-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.Prepared by an analogous method to step 3-3, using acetonitrile, 60° C.,16 h. HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=3.08 min, m/z (ES+) (M+H)+561.7.

Step 134-6:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-isopropyl-4′-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.Prepared by an analogous method to step 3-4, using N HCl in 1,4-dioxane,RT, 1 h. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.70 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H),7.61-7.58 (d, 2H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.05-7.02 (d, 2H), 4.35(br s, 1H), 4.05 (br s, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.31 (br s, 1H), 3.00-2.92(m, 1H), 2.08-2.00 (br s, 1H), 1.88-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.56 (m, 1H),1.26-1.23 (d, 6H); HPLC (Method 1): t_(R)=2.38 min, m/z (ES+)(M+H)+460.8.

Example 135:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 135-1:2-(5-(dibenzylamino)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methylpropanenitrile. Astirred solution of potassium carbonate (0.20 g, 1.44 mmol),phenyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.15 g, 0.71 mmol) and2-(3-bromo-5-(dibenzylamino)phenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile (from step50-2, 0.20 g, 0.48 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (8 mL) and water (2 mL) waspurged with nitrogen for 10 min. PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (34 mg, 0.05 mmol) wasadded and purging was continued for a further 10 min. The reaction wasthen heated 100° C. and stirred under nitrogen for 1 h. Upon cooling,the solution was diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on silica gel (20% AcOEt in hexane) to affordthe titled product (0.14 g, 74%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 417.3; t_(R)=3.14min. HPLC Method 2 (Base). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.52-7.44(m, 2H), 7.44-7.25 (m, 13H), 7.02 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (app. t, J=1.9Hz, 1H), 6.82 (app. t, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (s, 4H), 1.66 (s, 6H).

Step 135-2: 2-(5-amino-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methylpropanenitrile.2-(5-(dibenzylamino)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methylpropanenitrile (0.14g, 0.34 mmol) was introduced to a flask which was flushed with N₂ for 10min. Pd(OH)₂ (0.04 g, 10-20% Pd basis), DCM (3.0 mL) and finally MeOH(3.0 mL) were added and the flask purged with H₂. The mixture was leftto stir vigorously at RT for 1 h after which the flask was opened to theair and the mixture filtered through a pad of Celite® under reducedpressure. The cake was washed with additional MeOH (30 mL) and DCM (30mL), the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure and the crudeproduct purified by flash column chromatography on silica (20% AcOEt inhexane) to give the title compound as a colourless oil (60 mg, 88%). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 237.2; t_(R)=2.42 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.61-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.51-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 1H),7.05 (app. t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (app. t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (app. t,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 1.77 (s, 6H).

Step 135-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((5-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2-(5-amino-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-yl)-2-methylpropane-nitrile (60 mg, 0.26mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (49 mg, 0.26 mmol), DIPEA(0.05 mL, 0.29 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (5 mL). Themixture was heated at 50° C. overnight and then left to cool to RT.Tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (52 mg, 0.26 mmol) and DIPEA(0.05 mL, 0.29 mmol) were added and the reaction mixture heated at 50°C. overnight. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure togive the crude product from two displacements which was purified byflash column chromatography (60% EtOAc in Hexane) to give the titledproduct (50 mg, 34%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 556.3; t_(R)=2.69 min. HPLCMethod 2 (Base). Dioxane (4 mL) was added followed by the drop-wiseaddition of 4N HCl in dioxane (1 mL) and the reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 24 h. Hexane (30 mL) was added and the solid filteredand triturated with Et₂O to remove residual dioxane. The resulting solidwas filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride salt of the titlecompound as a white powder (30 mg, 73%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 456.3;t_(R)=2.23 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.61 (s,1H), 8.04 (br. s, 1H), 7.72 (br. s, 1H), 7.70-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.62 (app.t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.39 (m, 1H), 4.42 (app. dd,J=14.0, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (br. s, 1H), 3.82 (br. s, 1H), 3.69-3.60 (m,1H), 3.57-3.48 (m, 1H), 2.27-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.79(m, 8H.

Example 136:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-cyano-3,5-diisopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 136-1: 4-nitro-2,6-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzonitrile. A solution of1,3-dibromo-2-fluoro-5-nitrobenzene (0.25 g, 0.84 mmol) in DMSO (2 mL)was cooled down to 0° C. Potassium cyanide (0.06 g, 0.88 mmol) was addedand the mixture was stirred for 2 h. The crude was diluted with AcOEt(15 mL) and washed with brine (2×20 mL). The organic phase was dried,concentrated and the crude was purified by flash chromatography insilica gel (5% AcOEt in hexane) to afford the title compound as a palepink solid (90 mg, 35%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.49 (s, 2H); ¹³C NMR(101 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 149.5, 127.8, 126.7, 124.4, 114.6.

Step 136-2: 4-nitro-2,6-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzonitrile. A stirredsolution of potassium carbonate (0.19 g, 1.3 mmol),4-nitro-2,6-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzonitrile (0.14 g, 0.5 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.22 mL, 0.8mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL) was purged with nitrogenfor 10 min. PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (0.03 g, 0.05 mmol) was added and purging wascontinued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated 100° C. andstirred under nitrogen for 2 h. Upon cooling, the solution was dilutedwith water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (5% AcOEt in hexane) to afford the titlecompound (75 mg, 66%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.07 (s, 2H), 5.52-5.48(m, 2H), 5.33-5.28 (m, 2H), 2.23 (dd, J=1.5, 0.9 Hz, 6H); ¹³C NMR (101MHz, CDCl₃) δ 150.4, 149.3, 141.0, 121.3, 120.1, 115.9, 114.5, 23.2.

Step 136-3: 4-amino-2,6-diisopropylbenzonitrile. To a stirred solutionof 4-nitro-2,6-di(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzonitrile (88 mg, 0.39 mmol) inCH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) and MeOH (3 mL) was added Pd/C (10% Pd, 50 mg). Themixture was placed under a H₂ atmosphere and stirred for 18 h. The crudemixture was filtered through a celite pad and concentrated under vacuum.The crude product was concentrated and taken into the next step withoutfurther purification m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 203.3; t_(R)=2.44 min. HPLC Method2 (Base).

Step 136-4:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((4-cyano-3,5-diisopropylphenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide. 4-amino-2,6-diisopropylbenzonitrile (71 mg,0.35 mmol), 2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (67 mg, 0.35 mmol),triethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.39 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane(5 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. overnight and then left to coolto RT. Tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (70 mg, 0.35 mmol) andtriethylamine (0.05 mL, 0.39 mmol) were added and the reaction mixtureheated at 50° C. overnight. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the crude product from two displacements which waspurified by flash column chromatography (40% EtOAc in Hexane) to givethe titled product (80 mg, 44%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 522.3; t_(R)=2.82 min.HPLC Method 2 (Base). Dioxane (4 mL) was added followed by the drop-wiseaddition of 4N HCl in dioxane (1 mL) and the reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 24 h. Hexane (30 mL) was added and the solid filteredand triturated with Et₂O to remove residual dioxane. The resulting solidwas filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride salt of the titlecompound as a white powder (55 mg, 87%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 422.4;t_(R)=2.30 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD δ 8.64 (s,1H), 7.60 (s, 2H), 4.37 (dd, J=13.5, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 4.25-4.06 (s, 1H),3.86-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.43 (p, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 2.27-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.91-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.36(app. dd, J=6.9, 2.0 Hz, 12H).

Example 137:2-(trans-3-amino-5-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 137-1: (trans)-benzyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate.To a stirred mixture of tert-butyl (5-hydroxypiperidin-3-yl)carbamate (1g, 4.62 mmol) and N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.056 g, 0.462 mmol) inDCM (20 mL) at RT was added triethylamine (0.968 mL, 6.94 mmol) followedby benzyl carbonochloridate (0.680 mL, 4.62 mmol). The reaction mixturewas stirred at RT for 16 h, then washed with sat. ammonium chloridesolution (20 mL), dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in DMF (25 mL) andcooled to 0° C. Chlorotriethylsilane (0.842 mL, 5.02 mmol) and1H-imidazole (0.342 g, 5.02 mmol) were added, reaction mixture wasallowed to warm to RT and stirred for 16 h. The mixture was then dilutedwith water (100 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified bychromatography on silica gel (80 g cartridge, 0-50% MTBE in hexane) toafford (trans)-benzyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate(1.328 g, 59.5% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90° C.) δ 7.38-7.28(m, 5H), 6.42 (s, 1H), 5.11 (d, 1H, J=12.8 Hz), 5.03 (d, 1H, J=12.8 Hz),4.08-4.02 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.42 (m,1H), 3.05-2.90 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.39 (s,9H), 0.92 (t, 9H, J=7.9 Hz), 0.57 (q, 6H, J=7.9 Hz). A second isomer,(cis)-benzyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidine-1-carboxylatewas also isolated (0.524 g, 23.5% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6, 90°C.) δ 7.38-7.28 (m, 5H), 6.41 (d, 1H, J=6.4 Hz), 5.12 (d, 1H, J=12.7Hz), 5.06 (d, 1H, J=12.7 Hz), 3.83-3.69 (m, 3H), 3.48-3.40 (m, 1H),2.91-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.45 (dt, 1H, J=12.7, 9.2 Hz),1.39 (s, 9H), 0.93 (t, 9H, J=7.9 Hz), 0.58 (q, 6H, J=7.9 Hz).

Step 137-2: tert-butyl((trans)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate. A mixture of(trans)-benzyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate(0.5 g, 1.076 mmol) and palladium hydroxide on carbon (0.05 g, 0.356mmol) in methanol (5 mL) was stirred under an atmosphere of hydrogen (1Bar) at RT for 16 h. The mixture was then filtered through Celite @,rinsed with methanol (2×20 mL) and concentrated under vacuum to affordthe title compound (0.316 g, 84% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ6.71 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz), 3.84-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.45-2.99 (brm, 1H), 2.67 (d, 2H, J=12.9 Hz), 2.42-2.34 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.66 (m, 1H),1.58-1.48 (m, 1H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 0.91 (t, 9H, J=7.9 Hz), 0.54 (q, 6H,J=7.9 Hz).

Step 137-3: tert-butyl((trans)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl((trans)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate (0.065 g, 0.198mmol) and2-chloro-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.06 g, 0.180 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) was added DIPEA (0.063 mL,0.359 mmol). The reaction was heated to 50° C. and stirred for 2 h. Themixture was allowed to cool, concentrated under vacuum and purified bychromatography on silica gel (12 g cartridge, 0-10% (0.7 MAmmonia/MeOH)/DCM) to afford the title compound (0.077 g, 66.9% yield).m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 628.5; (M−H)⁻ (ES⁻) 626.3. t_(R)=2.21 min. HPLC Method2.

Step 137-4:2-((trans)-3-amino-5-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl((trans)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.075 g, 0.119 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was added hydrochloric acid(4M in 1,4-dioxane) (0.597 mL, 2.389 mmol) and the reaction was stirredat RT for 16 h. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum, dissolved inmethanol (1 mL) and loaded onto SCX (ca. 2 g). The SCX was rinsedthrough with methanol (3×10 mL) followed by ammonia solution (0.7M inmethanol, 3×10 mL). The ammoniacal fractions were combined andconcentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound (0.043 g, 78%yield).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.63 (s, 1H), 7.48 (s, 2H), 4.60-4.48 (m, 1H),4.44-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.14-4.09 (m, 1H), 3.65 (app. d, 1H, J=13.3 Hz),3.39-3.33 (m, 1H), 3.05 (sept, 2H, J=7.0 Hz), 2.09-2.01 (m, 1H),1.81-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.37-1.28 (m, 13H). 6 exchangable protons missing.m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 414.4; t_(R)=0.80 min. HPLC Method 2.

Example 138:2-(cis-3-amino-5-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 138-1: tert-butyl((cis)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate. A mixture of(cis)-benzyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate(0.3 g, 0.646 mmol) and palladium hydroxide (0.03 g, 0.214 mmol) inmethanol (5 mL) was stirred under an atmosphere of hydrogen (1 Bar) atRT for 16 h. The mixture was then filtered through Celite®, rinsed withmethanol (2×20 mL) and concentrated under vacuum to afford to afford thetitle compound (0.194 g, 86% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 6.70(d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz), 3.57-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.38-3.22 (m, 2H), 2.86-2.76 (m,2H), 2.06 (dd, 1H, J=11.9, 9.5 Hz), 2.00 (app. t, 1H, J=11.1 Hz),1.96-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.25-1.13 (m, 1H), 0.91 (t, 9H, J=7.9Hz), 0.54 (q, 6H, J=7.9 Hz).

Step 138-2: tert-butyl((cis)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl((cis)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate (0.065 g, 0.198mmol) and2-chloro-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(0.06 g, 0.180 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) was addedN-ethyl-N-isopropylpropan-2-amine (0.063 mL, 0.359 mmol). The reactionwas heated to 50° C. for 2 h, then allowed to cool and concentratedunder vacuum. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silicagel (12 g cartridge, 0-5% (0.7 M Ammonia/MeOH)/DCM) to to afford thetitle compound (0.08 g, 63.8% yield). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 628.5; t_(R)=2.29min. HPLC Method 2.

Step 138-3:2-((cis)-3-amino-5-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl((3R,5S)-1-(5-carbamoyl-4-((2,6-diisopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)-5-((triethylsilyl)oxy)piperidin-3-yl)carbamate(0.078 g, 0.124 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was added hydrogen chloride(4M in 1,4-dioxane) (0.621 mL, 2.484 mmol) and the reaction was stirredat RT for 4 h. The mixture was then concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was loaded onto a column of SCX (2 g) in MeOH. The column waswashed with MeOH and then the product was eluted with 0.7 M ammonia inMeOH. The ammonical layers were combined and concentrated under vacuumto afford the title compound (0.046 g, 85% yield). ¹H NMR (500 MHz,CD₃OD) δ 8.63 (s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 2H), 4.75-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.68 (m,1H), 3.10-2.95 (m, 4H), 2.94-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.31-2.24 (m, 1H), 1.50-1.41(m, 1H), 1.34 (d, 12H, J=6.9 Hz). 6 exchangable protons missing. m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 414.1; t_(R)=1.65 min. HPLC Method 4.

Example 139:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(tert-butyl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide

Step 139-1: 2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine. A stirred solution ofpotassium carbonate (0.95 g, 6.90 mmol), 2-bromopyridin-4-amine (0.40 g,2.30 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.65 mL,3.45 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (16 mL) and water (4 mL) was purged withnitrogen for 10 min. XPhos Pd G3 (0.19 g, 0.23 mmol) was added andpurging was continued for a further 10 min. The reaction was then heated100° C. and stirred under nitrogen overnight. Upon cooling, the solutionwas diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20mL). The combined organic layers were dried over magnesium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purifiedby chromatography on silica gel (5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂) to afford the titledcompound (100 mg, 33%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 135.2; t_(R)=1.68 min. HPLCMethod 2 (Base).

Step 139-2:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pyridin-4-amine (0.10 g, 0.76 mmol),2,4-dichloropyrimidine-5-carboxamide (0.19 g, 0.98 mmol), DIPEA (0.15mL, 0.84 mmol) were dissolved in anhydrous dioxane (5 mL). The mixturewas heated at 70° C. overnight and then left to cool to RT. The crudewas concentrated and purified by flash chromatography in silica gel (30%of Hexane in AcOEt). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 290.2; t_(R)=2.16 min. HPLC Method2 (Base). The resulting white solid (0.12 mg, 0.40 mmol) was dissolvedin dioxane (5 mL) and tert-Butyl (S)-piperidin-3-ylcarbamate (0.08 g,0.40 mmol) and DIPEA (0.08 mL, 0.44 mmol) were added. The reactionmixture heated at 50° C. overnight. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product from twodisplacements. m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 454.4; t_(R)=2.47 min. HPLC Method 2(Base). The crude was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) and MeOH (3 mL) underN₂ atmosphere and Pd/C (10% Pd, 30 mg) was added. The mixture was placedunder a H₂ atmosphere and stirred for 2 h. The crude mixture wasfiltered through a celite pad, concentrated under vacuum and purified byflash chromatography in silica gel (20% Hexane in AcOEt) affording thetitled product as a white solid (133 mg, 39% over 3 steps). m/z (M+H)⁺(ES⁺) 456.4; t_(R)=2.43 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base). The solid (40 mg,0.09 mmol) was dissolved in dioxane (5 mL) was added followed by thedrop-wise addition of 4N HCl in dioxane (2 mL) and the reaction mixturewas stirred at RT for 24 h. Hexane (30 mL) was added and the solidfiltered and triturated with Et₂O to remove residual dioxane. Theresulting solid was filtered and dried to give the hydrochloride salt ofthe title compound as a white powder (30 mg, 94%). m/z (M+H)⁺ (ES⁺)356.3; t_(R)=2.00 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ8.78 (s, 1H), 8.66 (br. s, 1H), 8.37 (br. s, 1H), 7.92 (br. s, 1H), 4.50(dd, J=13.7, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.04 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.73 (m, 1H),3.73-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.34-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.15 (m,1H), 2.07-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.42 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 6H).

Step 139-3:(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-(tert-butyl)-6-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide.(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((2-isopropylpyridin-4-yl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide (25 mg, 0.07 mmol), 1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ylpivalate (87 mg, 0.35 mmol) and TFA (54 μL, 0.70 mmol) were dissolved inDMSO (1 mL). 4-CzIPN (3 mg, 3.5 μmol) was added. The solution wasdegassed by bubbling a N₂ balloon for 20 min, then it was stirred for 3h at room temperature under blue LED irradiation. The mixture wasfiltered through an SCX column washing first with MeOH (10 mL) then 7MNH₃ in MeOH (10 mL). The NH₃ fraction was concentrated under reducedpressure and the crude product was purified by reverse phase columnchromatography (10 to 100% MeCN in H₂O gradient, containing 0.1% NH₄OHmodifier) to give the title compound as a white powder (5 mg, 25%). m/z(M+H)⁺ (ES⁺) 412.38; t_(R)=2.80 min. HPLC Method 2 (Base); ¹H NMR (500MHz, CD₃OD) δ 8.60 (1H, s), 7.51 (1H, d, J 1.60 Hz), 7.36 (1H, d, J 1.60Hz), 4.64 (1H, dd, J 12.8, 3.8 Hz), 4.55 (1H, m), 3.25 (1H, m),3.09-2.97 (2H, m), 2.87 (1H, m), 2.05 (1H, m), 1.85 (1H, m), 1.61 (1H,m), 1.62 (1H, m), 1.50 (1H, m), 1.37 (9H, s), 1.31 (6H, d, J 6.7 Hz).

Example 140: Tm-Shift Assay

Constructs and protein expression and purification: DNAs encoding twokinases [CAMK1 D and SYK] were obtained from synthetic sources and usedas templates to amplify kinase domain-containing sequences and furthersub-cloned into two different expression vectors, using ligationindependent cloning (Strain-Damerell et al., 2014).

Expression in Escherichia coli: CAMK1D (aa 1-333) was cloned intopNIC28-Bsa4 [pET expression vector with His6 tag in a 22 aa-N-terminalfusion peptide, with TEV protease cleavage site, (Kan⁺)] andco-expressed with A-phosphatase in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3)-R3 cells.Transformed cells were initially cultured (from an overnightpre-culture) in Luria-Bertami (LB) supplemented with 50 μg/mL ofappropriate antibiotic) medium to OD₆₀₀ of ˜0.4 at 37° C., 180 rpm,followed by additional growth while cooling to 18° C. to an OD₆₀₀ of˜0.7 before induction with 0.5 mM IPTG, overnight. 8 L were grown/batch.Cells were harvested by centrifugation (JLA 8,100 rotor Beckman Coulter,Avanti J-20 XP centrifuge) and were frozen at −20° C. Cells expressingHis6-tagged proteins were re-suspended in lysis buffer: 15 mL ofbuffer/pellet of 1 L cultured cells (50 mM HEPES pH 7.5, 500 mM NaCl, 10mM Imidazole, 5% glycerol and 0.5 mM TCEP (Tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphinehydrochloride) in the presence of protease inhibitors cocktail (1 μl/mL)and lysed by sonication using a 750 W Sonics Vibra-Cell sonicator, withamplitude set to 35%, with bursts of 5 sec on-10 sec off, for 5 minutes,on ice. PEI (polyethyleneimine) was added to a final concentration of0.15% and lysates were transferred to centrifuge tubes and centrifugedat 53,000×g using a JA-25.50 rotor, for at least 45 minutes, at 4° C.After centrifugation, the clarified supernatant was passed through agravity column of 5 mL Ni-Sepharose resin, IMAC (GE Healthcare),previously equilibrated in lysis buffer. The resin was first washed with50 mL of lysis buffer containing 1M NaCl and 30 mM imidazole, then with25 mL of Lysis Buffer containing 100 mM imidazole and finally theprotein was eluted with 25 mL of Lysis Buffer containing 300 mMimidazole. The eluted proteins were collected and treated overnight withTEV (Tobacco Etch Virus) protease at 4° C. to remove the N-terminal tag.Digested protein was loaded onto a nickel column again to remove thecleaved hexa-histidine expression tag protease used. The flow-throughcontaining the cleaved protein was collected and concentrated to a 5 mLvolume using concentrators (Amicon) and injected onto a Superdex 75(16/60) gel filtration column on an AKTA system (GE Healthcare)pre-equilibrated into GF Buffer (50 mM HEPES pH 7.5, 300 mM NaCl, 5%glycerol, and 0.5 mM TCEP). The resulting pure protein was quantifiedand stored at −80° C. in 50 mM HEPES, pH 7.5, 300 mM NaCl, 0.5 mM TCEPand 5% glycerol.

Expression in Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf9): SYK (aa 356-635) was clonedinto PFB-LIC-Bse [Baculovirus transfer vector with His6 tag in a 22aa-N-terminal fusion peptide, with TEV protease cleavage site, (Amp*)]and the construct DNA was transformed into the DH10Bac Escherichia colistrain (Invitrogen). After transposition the recombinant bacmid DNA wasthen purified and used directly to transfect insect cells (Sf9), usingthe baculovirus expression vector system. Recombinant baculoviruses wereproduced following an established protocol (Pravin et al., 2014) basedon the Bac-to-Bac® system (Invitrogen). Sf9 cells were routinely grownas a suspension in Sf-900™ II SFM (1×) (Invitrogen) at 27° C., withshaking set at 100 rpm. For large scale expression, cells were infectedat a density of 2×10⁶/mL with recombinant baculovirus (10 mL of virusstock/1 L of cultured cells). Seventy-two hours after infection, thecultures were collected and centrifuged at 900×g for 20 minutes, 4° C.,using a JLA 8.1000 rotor on an Avanti J-20XP. The cell pellets wereresuspended in cold lysis buffer (25 mL/pellet from 1 L of culture)consisting of 50 mM HEPES [pH 7.5], 500 mM NaCl, 5 mM imidazole, 5%glycerol, 0.5 mM TCEP tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine) and a proteaseinhibitor cocktail III (1:1000 dilution, Calbiochem). Cell suspensionswere lysed and protein was purified following the same IMAC-resin methoddescribed above for the purification of CAMK1, with the exception thatthe His-tag was not cleaved. His tagged-SYK protein fractions werecollected and concentrated to a 5 mL volume and injected onto a Superdex75 (16/60) gel filtration column as a final polishing step beforequantification and storage at −80° C. in 50 mM HEPES, pH 7.5, 300 mMNaCl, 0.5 mM TCEP and 5% glycerol.

The correct mass and purity for all protein constructs was confirmed byan Agilent 1100 Series LC/MSD TOF (Agilent Technologies Inc.—Palo Alto,Calif.).

Tm-Shift assay: Thermal melting experiments were carried out using aStratagene Mx3005p Real Time PCR machine (Agilent Technologies).Proteins were buffered in 10 mM HEPES, pH 7.5, 500 mM NaCl and assayedin a 96-well plate at a final concentration of 2 μM in a 20-μl volume.Compounds were added at a final concentration of 10 μM (final DMSOconcentration was 0.025%). SYPRO Orange (Molecular Probes) was added asa fluorescence probe at a dilution of 1:1,000 (v/v). Excitation andemission filters for the SYPRO-Orange dye were set to 465 nm and 590 nm,respectively. The temperature was raised with a step of 3° C. per minutefrom 25° C. to 96° C., and fluorescence readings were taken at eachinterval. The observed temperature shifts, ΔTm^(obs), were recorded asthe difference between the transition midpoints of sample and referencewells containing protein without ligand in the same plate and determinedby non-linear least squares fit, reported in ° C. Experiments wereperformed in triplicate and data were analysed as previously described[Fedorov et al. (2011), (2012)].

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Example 141: Biochemical CaMK1 D Enzymatic Activity Assay

The following describes an ADP-Glo Kinase™ Assay, which measures the ADPformed from a kinase reaction; the ADP generated is converted into ATPand is used to generate light in a luciferase reaction. The assay isused to assess the effect of compounds on the activity of purified CaMK1D. Materials and Solutions:

All reagents are from Sigma-Aldrich unless otherwise specified. ADP-GloKinase Assay (Promega, V9102). His-tagged CaMK1 D_1-385 (FisherScientific, PR6770A). Autocamtide-2 (SignalChem, A15-58). Calmodulin(Merck, 208694). 1M Tris-HCl pH 7.5 (Fisher Scientific, 10123722). 1MDTT (Fisher Scientific, 10674545). Calcium chloride (C1016). MagnesiumChloride (M8266). DMSO (D8418). Autocamtide-2 provided as a lyophilisedpowder and prepared as a 10 mM stock in MilliQ water. RB: 50 mM Tris-HClpH 7.5, 10 mM MgCl₂, 0.1 CaCl₂, just prior to use 1M DTT was added to afinal concentration of 2 mM.

Assay Protocol: 7.88 μL reaction mixture (including: calmodulin,Autocamtide-2, CaMK1 D in RB) was incubated with 12 μL test compound in100% DMSO. To start the reaction 4 μL of ATP mixture were added. Finalassay concentrations: 3 nM CaMK1 D, 1 μM Calmodulin, 125 μMAutocamtide-2 and 10 μM ATP. Plates were incubated at 25° C. for 2 hoursprior to the 1:1 addition of ADP-Glo reagent. Plates were incubated fora further 1 hour prior to the 1:1 addition of ADP-Glo substrate. After30 minutes plates read with the EnVision® Multilabel Plate Reader, usingLuminescence 700. Compound IC₅₀ was determined using a 4-parameterequation and are reported in nM.

Example 142: Biological Data on Examples

The following data was generated using the assays described in examples140 and 141.

CAMK1d SYK CamK1D CamK1D IC₅₀ n Example Structure Tm-Shift Tm-Shift IC₅₀measurements 1

10.6 4.6 429 1 2

14.0 0.7 3

13.4 0.3 429 2 4

9.0 5.0 96 3 5

7.9 5.2 101 3 6

9.9 3.3 7

10.6 0.7 114 1 8

9.5 3.2 38 2 9

10.1 0.2 10

11.3 6.5 122 1 11

12.8 −0.5 283 1 12

7.6 523 1 13

11.2 633 1 14

6.8 419 1 15

6.7 255 1 16

11.8 42 2 17

9.5 132 1 18

12.9 28 2 19

10.2 137 1 20

12.5 0.3 137 2 21

13.0 0.3 45 2 22

8.4 2.4 424 1 23

6.9 1.6 269 1 24

8.2 1.4 391 2 25

8.1 0.7 26

9.4 1.8 149 1 27

12.5 0.4 28

11.8 0.5 29

12.4 0.3 30

9.5 2.0 31

12.8 0.5 52 2 32

11.2 2.1 33

7.4 0.5 233 2 34

9.1 2.3 122 1 35

9.7 4.3 234 1 36

5.7 1.4 414 1 37

6.5 5.0 312 1 38

6.5 3.4 345 2 39

9.1 3.1 227 2 40

8.6 874 1 41

10.7 241 1 42

11.2 1.5 106 3 43

11.7 1.2 43 3 44

10.9 −0.3 45

12.6 4.6 46

10.9 0.5 39 2 47

10.8 0.7 89 1 48

11.1 0.5 47 3 49

9.9 50 2 50

11.5 31 3 51

12.0 37 2 52

13.5 28 2 53

12.3 8.2 115 3 54

16.0 8 3 55

10.6 147 1 56

12.7 34 2 57

14.3 22 2 58

15.4 27 2 59

14.4 35 3 60

9.9 10 2 61

8.1 4506 1 62

12.6 125 1 63

12.9 183 1 64

13.9 24 3 65

10.0 0.3 167 2 66

11.5 33 2 67

12.5 21 3 68

13.3 10 2 69

14.6 6 2 70

15.1 6 2 71

11.0 55 2 72

16.3 15 2 73

6.7 516 1 74

11.7 22 3 75

11.3 126 1 76

11.0 36 3 77

13.1 10 3 78

16.1 6 2 79

17.1 4 2 80

13.6 11 2 81

11.8 78 2 82

13.0 12 2 83

15.0 7 2 84

13.6 19 3 85

13.9 19 2 86

13.3 23 2 87

11.2 57 2 88

11.5 39 2 89

12.4 3.4 31 2 90

11.2 0.9 37 3 91

12.6 33 2 92

14.8 24 2 93

10.2 110 2 94

14.0 32 2 95

15.8 120 1 96

15.1 202 1 97

16.1 743 1 98

14.3 401 3 99

13.4 30 2 100

11.1 253 1 101

10.8 440 1 102

10.6 53 2 103

12.2 0.7 104

11.5 0.9 105

12.9 1.3 106

12.4 0.9 27 4 107

11.1 0.4 140 1 108

10.7 0.3 109

10.1 5.8 567 1 110

8.0 100 1 111

11.9 97 1 112

12.1 31 2 113

9.7 72 2 114

9.7 48 2 115

10.1 84 1 116

1.5 2182 1 117

14.0 30 2 118

11.2 133 2 119

9.3 112 1 120

4.5 2287 1 121

10.7 155 1 122

−0.8 123

17.5 5 3 124

16.5 8 2 125

16.3 10 2 126

15.9 5 2 127

15.6 4 2 128

13.7 10 2 129

18.7 56 2 130

15.1 8 2 131

16.0 8 2 132

16.9 7 2 133

17.8 7 2 134

17.4 27 1 135

15.8 22 4 136

14.7 59 1 137

13.4 25 2 138

12.8 24 2 139

15.8 23 1

Example 143: Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) after Acute and Chronic(14 Day) Dosing

Male C₅₇BI/6J mice obtained from Charles River UK (Margate, Kent, UK) at7-8 weeks of age were group housed for 16 weeks (n=3 in each cage) on anormal light/dark cycle (lights on: 07:00-19:00 h) with ad libitumaccess to a high fat diet (D12451 diet, 45% kcal as fat, 35% ascarbohydrate; Research Diets, New Jersey, USA) and filtered water.Animals were allocated to dosing groups such that groups were balancedas closely as possible for mean body weight.

The day prior to the OGTT, all animals were deprived of food (but notwater) beginning approximately 16.45. The following morning the micewere dosed with vehicle or either 10 mg/kg, 25 kg/kg or 50 mg/kg(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(Example 50), formulated in a vehicle of DMSO (10% final volume) and 20%(2-Hydroxypropyl)-p-cyclodextrin (90% final volume) by the oral route(beginning at 08.45). Four hours after dosing, a blood sample was taken(B1) and 3 minutes later glucose administered (2 g/kg orally). Furtherblood samples were taken 10, 30, 60 and 90 minutes post glucoseadministration. Between blood sampling, animals were returned to thehome cage with free access to water (but not food). Blood samples(approx. 30 μL) were collected into lithium heparinised tubes (SarstedtMicrovette CB300LH) and plasma separated by centrifugation to produce asingle aliquot of plasma which was frozen (approx. −80° C.) andsubsequently assayed for glucose (in duplicate; Thermoelectron Infinityglucose reagent TR15498) and insulin (single replicate; Alpco mouseultrasensitive insulin kit 80—INSMSU-E10).

Upon completion of the OGTT, all animals were singly housed with foodprovided as above for two weeks prior to the onset of the baseline phaseof the chronic study. Upon single housing after the OGTT, mice wereplaced on a reverse-phase light dark cycle (lights off: 09:30-17:30).Following this period the animals underwent a 5-day baseline phase wherethey were dosed twice daily with vehicle at approximately 08:45 and16:45 each day. Towards the end of the baseline phase mice wereallocated to dosing groups such that groups within the study werebalanced as closely as possible for body weight and food and waterintake and previous treatment.

From Day 1 of the second stage onwards, all mice were be dosed orallytwice daily with 25 kg/kg(S)-2-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-((3,5-bis(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide(Example 50) formulated in a vehicle of DMSO (10% final volume) and 20%(2-Hydroxypropyl)-p-cyclodextrin (90% final volume) on days 1-6 and 1%methyl cellulose at 5 ml/kg on subsequent days, or twice daily orallywith vehicle alone, or 0.1 mg/kg liraglutide (Bachem) formulated in pH7.4 phosphate buffer solution by the sub cutaneous route. Oral dosingbegan at approximately 08:45 and 16.45, with subcutaneous dosing at08:45 only.

Dosing continued until the morning of Day 14, when food was removedbeginning at approximately 16:45. Approximately 16 h post fast theanimals were moved to a separate room maintained under normal lightingand dosed with vehicle or test compounds in the normal manner to a timedschedule 4 hours prior to the administration of the glucose challenge(2.0 g/kg orally). Blood samples were taken immediately prior to dosing(B1), immediately prior to glucose administration (B2) and 15, 30, 60and 90 minutes after glucose administration. All blood samples (approx.30 μl) were taken in lithium heparin-coated tubes (Sarstedt CB300LH) andspun as soon as possible in a centrifuge. Plasma samples were storedfrozen (approx. −80° C.) until determination of plasma glucose (induplicate; Thermoelectron Infinity glucose reagent TR15498) and insulin(single replicate; Alpco mouse ultrasensitive insulin kit80—INSMSU-E10).

Plasma glucose and insulin data from the OGTTs were analysed by robustregression with treatment as a factor and bleeding order and Day 1 bodyweight as covariates. AUCs for 0 to 60 and 0 to 90 minutes werecalculated (as total AUC and AUC from baseline) by trapezoidal rule andanalysed by the same methodology. In all cases, this analysis wasfollowed by appropriate comparisons (two-tailed) to determinesignificant differences from the vehicle group.

The results for this example are provided in FIG. 1, wherein A: Glucoseand Insulin AUC (baseline) from OGTT following single dose, B: Glucoseand Insulin AUC (baseline from B2) from OGTT following 14 days dosing.Significant differences between compound-dosed and vehicle-dosed groupsare denoted by *p<0.05, **p<0.01 and ***p<0.001.

1. A compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof:

wherein: R¹ is selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₃ alkyl,C₁₋₃ haloalkyl, halo, —OR², —NR²R², C₃ cycloalkyl and C₃ halocycloalkyl;each R² is independently selected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₃alkyl and C₁₋₃ haloalkyl; each R³ is independently selected from thegroup consisting of: C₁₋₃ alkyl, C₁₋₃ haloalkyl, halo, —OR², —NR²R², C₃cycloalkyl and C₃ halocycloalkyl; n is 1 or 2; m is 0 to 3; W is

and X is

or W is

and X is

or W is

and X is

or W is

and X is

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of: C₃₋₆ alkyl, C₃₋₆heteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl wherein(i) the carbon atom beta to the ring to which the alkene is bonded iscis-substituted with carbon; and (ii) the carbon atom alpha to the ringto which the alkene is bonded substituted with carbon, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl,heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S,—NR^(B1a)R^(B2a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —C(O)-(4-to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partially saturated monocyclicor fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring system including1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B2a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B2a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SO₂R^(B2a) and —S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a); R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of: H, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl,heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S,—O-aryl, —O-heteroaryl, halo, —OR^(B2a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B2a),—CN, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —CR^(B3a)(—NR^(B3a)),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B2a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B2a),—S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a) and —C(O)OR^(B2a); R⁶ is selected from the groupconsisting of: H, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl,heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S,—O-aryl, —O-heteroaryl, halo, —OR^(B3a) NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a),—C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B2a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B2a),—S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a) and —C(O)OR^(B2a) wherein R^(B1a) is selectedfrom the group consisting of: C₃₋₄ alkyl, C₃₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₃₋₄haloalkyl, C₃₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partiallysaturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclicring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S;wherein R^(B2a) is selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₄ alkyl,C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated orpartially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclicheterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected fromN, O or S; wherein R^(B3a) is selected from the group consisting of: H,C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromaticsaturated or partially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spirobicyclic heterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S; wherein the C₃₋₄ alkyl, C₃₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₃₋₄haloalkyl, C₃₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆cycloalkyl and 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partiallysaturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclicring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S canbe optionally substituted with C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ haloheteroalkyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkyl C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, —OH, —O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-OH, —(C₁₋₃alkyl)-O(C₁₋₃ alkyl), ═O, —NH₂, —NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₃ alkyl)₂ or(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH₂, —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-NH(C₁₋₃ alkyl) or —(C₁₋₃ alkyl)-N(C₁₋₃alkyl)₂; wherein in the specific groups —NR^(B1a)R^(B2a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), the pairs R^(B1a)/R^(B2a), R^(B3a)/R^(B3a) andR^(B2a)/R^(B2a), together with the nitrogen atom to which they arebonded, can form a 4- to 12-membered monocyclic or fused, bridged, orspiro bicyclic ring system optionally including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S; or wherein R⁴ is C₁₋₆ alkyl or C₃₋₆ cycloalkyland R⁶ is —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), wherein the terminal R^(B2a) is absentand R⁴ and R⁶ are joined via the carbonyl carbon, so that, together withthe carbon atoms to which they are bonded, R⁴ and R⁶ form a 5- or6-membered ring; or wherein R⁵ is —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and R⁶ is—CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)), wherein the terminal R^(B3a) of—CR^(B3a)(═NR^(B3a)) is absent and one R^(B3a) of —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) isabsent and R⁵ and R⁶ are joined via the imine nitrogen atom, so that,together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded, R⁵ and R⁶ forma 5-membered ring; provided that, when R⁴ is aryl or heteroarylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S and R⁵ is absentor H, one or both of the following is true: (i) the aryl or heteroarylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S isortho-substituted with an R^(sub) moiety; or (ii) R⁶ is not H; whereineach of the aforementioned C₃₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₃₋₆ heteroalkyl,C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ heterohaloalkyl, C₁₋₆heterohaloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, o or S, aryl,heteroaryl, 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partiallysaturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclicring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S andC₂₋₆ alkynyl can be optionally substituted with 1, 2 or 3 R^(sub)moieties, wherein each R^(sub) moiety is independently selected from thegroup consisting of: C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ heteroalkyl, C₁₋₆ haloalkyl, C₁₋₆heterohaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, o or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, halo, —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a).
 2. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound ofFormula I has a structure of Formula IIA:

in which the carbon atom depicted by the * is in the R-configuration orthe S-configuration.
 3. The compound of claim 1, wherein R¹ is H.
 4. Thecompound of claim 1, wherein R¹ is selected from the group consistingof: C₁₋₃ alkyl, halo, —OR² and —NR²R².
 5. The compound of claim 4,wherein R² is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₃ alkyl. 6.The compound of claim 1, wherein m is
 0. 7. The compound of claim 1,wherein n is
 1. 8. The compound of claim 1, wherein W is

and X is

such that the compound has the Formula IIIA:


9. The compound of claim 1, wherein W is

and X is

such that the compound has the Formula IIIC:


10. The compound of claim 1, wherein R⁴ is selected from the groupconsisting of: C₃₋₆ alkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl wherein (i) thecarbon atom beta to the ring to which the alkene is bonded iscis-substituted with carbon; and (ii) the carbon atom alpha to the ringto which the alkene is bonded substituted with carbon, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a),—C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a), —C(O)-(4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated orpartially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclicheterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected fromN, O or S), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B2a) and—S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a); wherein the R^(B2a) and R^(B3a) groups are asdefined in claim 1; and wherein each of the aforementioned C₃₋₆ alkyl,C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl and 4- to 12-membered non-aromaticsaturated or partially saturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spirobicyclic heterocyclic ring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S can be optionally substituted as per claim 1.11. The compound of claim 10, wherein R⁴ is C₃₋₆ alkyl.
 12. The compoundof claim 11, wherein the substitutents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl group areselected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a), —OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a), —SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and—C(O)OR^(B3a).
 13. The compound of claim 12, wherein the substitutentsfor the C₃₋₆ alkyl group are selected from the group consisting of:—OR^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a).14. The compound of claim 12, wherein R^(B3a) is selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.
 15. Thecompound of claim 11, wherein R⁴ is selected from the group consistingof iso-propyl and t-butyl.
 16. The compound of claim 10, wherein R⁴ isC₃₋₆ haloalkyl.
 17. The compound of claim 16, wherein R⁴ is selectedfrom the group consisting of C₃ and C₄ haloalkyl.
 18. The compound ofclaim 1, wherein R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of: C₃₋₆alkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl wherein (i) the carbon atom beta tothe ring to which the alkene is bonded is cis-substituted with carbon;and (ii) the carbon atom alpha to the ring to which the alkene is bondedsubstituted with carbon, C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selectedfrom N, O or S, aryl, heteroaryl including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatomsselected from N, O or S, —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B2a), —C(O)NR^(B2a)R^(B2a),—C(O)-(4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partially saturatedmonocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclic ring systemincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B2a) and —S(O)(═NR^(B3a))R^(B2a); whereinthe R^(B2a) and R^(B3a) groups are as defined in claim 1; and whereineach of the aforementioned C₃₋₆ alkyl, C₃₋₆ haloalkyl, C₃₋₆ alkenyl,C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, C₄₋₆ cycloalkenyl, 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkylincluding 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, aryl,heteroaryl and 4- to 12-membered non-aromatic saturated or partiallysaturated monocyclic or fused, bridged, or spiro bicyclic heterocyclicring system including 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S canbe optionally substituted as per claim
 1. 19. The compound of claim 18,wherein R⁵ is C₃₋₆ alkyl.
 20. The compound of claim 19, wherein thesubstitutents for the C₃₋₆ alkyl group are selected from the groupconsisting of: —OR^(B3a), ═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN, —NO₂,—NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a), —C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)OR^(B3a),—OC(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)C(O)NR^(B3a)R^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)C(NR^(B3a))NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —NR^(B3a)SO₂R^(B3a),—SO₂NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SO₂R^(B3a), —C(O)R^(B3a) and —C(O)OR^(B3a). 21.The compound of claim 20, wherein the substitutents for the C₃₋₆ alkylgroup are selected from the group consisting of: —OR^(B3a),—NR^(B3a)R^(B3a), —SR^(B3a), —CN and —NR^(B3a)C(O)R^(B3a).
 22. Thecompound of claim 20, wherein R^(B3a) is selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl.
 23. Thecompound of claim 18, wherein R⁵ is selected from the group consistingof iso-propyl and t-butyl.
 24. The compound of claim 18, wherein R⁵ isC₃₋₆ haloalkyl.
 25. The compound of claim 24, wherein R⁵ is selectedfrom the group consisting of C₃ and C₄ haloalkyl.
 26. The compound ofclaim 18, wherein R⁵ is a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including 1,2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, which can be optionallysubstituted with a group selected from the group consisting of: aryl,═O, —NR^(B3a)R^(B3a) and —C(O)R^(B3a).
 27. The compound of claim 26,wherein the 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl is selected from the groupconsisting of:


28. The compound of claim 18, wherein R⁵ is C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, which canbe optionally substituted with a group selected from the groupconsisting of: halo, —OR^(B3a) and —CN, optionally wherein R^(B3a) isselected from the group consisting of: H, C₁₋₄ alkyl and C₁₋₄ haloalkyl.29. The compound of claim 28, wherein the C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl are selectedfrom the group consisting of:


30. The compound of claim 18, wherein R⁵ is aryl or heteroaryl including1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O or S, which can be optionallysubstituted with a group selected from the group consisting of: C₁₋₆alkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ or C₄ alkyl), C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g. C₁, C₂, C₃ orC₄ haloalkyl, such as CF₃), halo and —OR^(B3a) (e.g. —O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, suchas —O—CH₃, or —O—C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, such as —O—CF₃).
 31. The compound ofclaim 1, wherein R⁶ is H.
 32. The compound of claim 1, wherein R⁶ is CN.33. (canceled)
 34. A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a compound ofclaim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and apharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
 35. (canceled)
 36. A method totreat a condition in a subject in need thereof, the method comprisingadministering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of claim 1, wherein the condition is selected from the groupconsisting of: cancer, sarcoma, carcinoma, blastoma, lymphoma andleukemia; preferably a condition selected from the group consisting of:basal cell carcinoma, medulloblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, chondrosarcoma,melanoma, small-cell lung cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, B-celllymphoma, multiple myeloma, brain cancer, esophagus cancer, breastcancer, ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer,kidney cancer, head and neck cancer, mesothelioma, soft tissue sarcomas,bone sarcomas, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer,bone cancer, bone metastasis, acute leukemia, chronic leukemia, glioma,Hodgkin's disease, cutaneous melanoma, bladder cancer, endocrine systemcancer, parathyroid gland cancer, thyroid gland cancer, cervical cancer,endometrium cancer, ovarian cancer, skin cancer, renal cell carcinoma,pituitary adenoma, spinal axis tumours, uterine cancer, gastric cancerand biliary tract cancer.
 37. A method to treat a condition in a subjectin need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim 1, wherein thecondition is selected from the group consisting of: acute and chronicinflammatory conditions or conditions otherwise mediated by the immunesystem and conditions associated with acute or chronic hyperglycemia;preferably wherein the acute and chronic inflammatory conditions orconditions otherwise mediated by the immune system are selected from thegroup consisting of: rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, acute respiratory distress syndrome, hepatic cirrhosis, lungfibrosis, glomerulonephritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, benignprostatic hypertrophy (BPH), hypersensitivity reactions of the skin,atherosclerosis and restenosis, allergic asthma, diabetic retinopathyand diabetic nephropathy; and wherein the conditions associated withacute or chronic hyperglycemia are selected from the group consistingof: insulin-dependent/type-1 diabetes, insulin-independent/type-2diabetes, and stress-induced hyperglycemia.